Maxioms by Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Our desires always disappoint us; for though we meet with something that gives us satisfaction, yet it never thoroughly answers read more
Our desires always disappoint us; for though we meet with something that gives us satisfaction, yet it never thoroughly answers our expectation.
Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and fans a fire.
Absence diminishes little passions and increases great ones, as wind extinguishes candles and fans a fire.
When love becomes labored we welcome an act of infidelity towards ourselves to free us from fidelity
When love becomes labored we welcome an act of infidelity towards ourselves to free us from fidelity
No persons are more frequently wrong, than those who will not admit they are wrong.
No persons are more frequently wrong, than those who will not admit they are wrong.
He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends
He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends
