Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings. Jean de la Bruyere failingforgivefriend 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
The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth. Jean de la Bruyere believecontraryexact 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
There is no road too long to the man who advances deliberately and without undue haste; there are no honors too distant to the man who prepares himself for them with patience. Jean de la Bruyere advancedeliberatelydistant Change image and share on social
When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman. Jean de la Bruyere boldcraftsmangood 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
Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates. Jean de la Bruyere absencecomparegrief 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
He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk. Jean de la Bruyere standstridetip Change image and share on social
