Conceit causes more conversation than wit. Francois de La Rochefoucauld conceitconversationwit Change image and share on social
Pride, which inspires us with so much envy, is sometimes of use toward the moderating of it too. Francois de La Rochefoucauld envyinspiremoderate Change image and share on social
No man deserves to be praised for his goodness, who has it not in his power to be wicked. Goodness without that power is generally nothing more than sloth, or an impotence of will. Francois de La Rochefoucauld deservegenerallygoodness Change image and share on social
Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld concealfaultmean Change image and share on social
Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs. Francois de La Rochefoucauld designfewgreat Change image and share on social
Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness. Francois de La Rochefoucauld generallygreatnessincapable Change image and share on social
Decency is the least of all laws, but yet it is the law which is most strictly observed. Francois de La Rochefoucauld decencylawobserve Change image and share on social
There are bad people who would be less dangerous if they were quite devoid of goodness. Francois de La Rochefoucauld baddangerousdevoid Change image and share on social
That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest. Francois de La Rochefoucauld boastdispositiongood Change image and share on social
Our virtues are often, in reality, no better than vices disguised. Francois de La Rochefoucauld disguiserealityvice Change image and share on social
