One mark of a second-rate mind is to be always telling stories. Jean de la Bruyere markmindrate 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
There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live. Jean de la Bruyere bearbirthconscious Change image and share on social
A man can keep another's secret better than his own. A woman her own better than others. Jean de la Bruyere mansecretwoman Change image and share on social
We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly. Jean de la Bruyere alivecowardlydangerous Change image and share on social
The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes. Jean de la Bruyere advancementaidambitious Change image and share on social
Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect. Jean de la Bruyere differenceeffectgood Change image and share on social
A man of the world must seem to be what he wishes to be thought. Jean de la Bruyere manthinkwish Change image and share on social
The first day one is a guest, the second a burden, and the third a pest. Jean de la Bruyere burdendayguest Change image and share on social
The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love. Jean de la Bruyere lovesoundsweet Change image and share on social