Francois De La Rochefoucauld

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to read more

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

Pride does not wish to owe and vanity does not wish to pay.

Pride does not wish to owe and vanity does not wish to pay.

rnAbsence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

rnAbsence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends

He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends