Maxioms by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.
Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every
virtue at the testing point.
Courage is not simply one of the virtues but the form of every
virtue at the testing point.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
Men are more satirical from vanity than from malice.
Men are more satirical from vanity than from malice.
Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an
agreeable manner.
Gallantry of mind consists in saying flattering things in an
agreeable manner.
