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
Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world. Jean de la Bruyere diamondjudgmentpearl 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
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
Children enjoy the present because they have neither a past nor a future. Jean de la Bruyere childenjoyfuture Change image and share on social
It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile? Jean de la Bruyere addboorishcost Change image and share on social
When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman. Jean de la Bruyere bookexcellencegood 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
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
It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well nor the judgment to hold their tongues. Jean de la Bruyere holdjudgmentman Change image and share on social
