Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld

We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
those who have not a single read more

We do not despise all those who have vices, but we despise all
those who have not a single virtue.

It is a species of coquetry to make a parade of never practising
it.

It is a species of coquetry to make a parade of never practising
it.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.

There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor
of women; but they do not all practise it, because read more

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor
of women; but they do not all practise it, because the coquetry
of some is restrained by fear or by reason.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.

We give advice, but we do not inspire conduct.