There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking. Jean de la Bruyere enduremediocritymusic Change image and share on social
The wise person often shuns society for fear of being bored. Jean de la Bruyere borefearperson Change image and share on social
The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you. Jean de la Bruyere clevernesscompanyconversation share on social
Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live. Jean de la Bruyere bearbirthconscious Change image and share on social
To be among people one loves, that's sufficient; to dream, to speak to them, to be silent among them, to think of indifferent things; but among them, everything is equal. Jean de la Bruyere dreamequalindifferent Change image and share on social
Logic is the technique by which we add conviction to truth. Jean de la Bruyere addconvictionlogic Change image and share on social
They that have lived a single day have lived an age. Jean de la Bruyere agedaylive Change image and share on social
Making a book is a craft, like making a clock; it needs more than native wit to be an author. Jean de la Bruyere authorbookclock Change image and share on social
Love and friendship exclude each other. Jean de la Bruyere excludefriendshiplove Change image and share on social
No man is so perfect, so necessary to his friends, as to give them no cause to miss him less. Jean de la Bruyere friendgiveman Change image and share on social
