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.
It is more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them
It is more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them
We are so accustomed to wearing a disguise before others that eventually we are unable to recognize ourselves.
We are so accustomed to wearing a disguise before others that eventually we are unable to recognize ourselves.
He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends
He merits no thanks who does a kindness for his own ends
He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.
He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.
