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
The pleasure we feel in criticizing robs us from being moved by very beautiful things. Jean de la Bruyere beautifulcriticizefeel Change image and share on social
A position of eminence makes a great person greater and a small person less. Jean de la Bruyere eminencegreatmake Change image and 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
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
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
One mark of a second-rate mind is to be always telling stories. Jean de la Bruyere markmindrate 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
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
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
