Maxioms by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld
Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary.
True eloquence consists in saying all that is necessary, and nothing but what is necessary.
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.
The world more often rewards the appearances of merit than merit itself.
The world more often rewards the appearances of merit than merit itself.
