What is called generosity is usually only the vanity of giving; we enjoy the vanity more than the thing given. Francois de La Rochefoucauld callenjoygenerosity Change image and share on social
We always get bored with those whom we bore. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearbore Change image and share on social
Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect. Francois de La Rochefoucauld ambitionaversioncommonly Change image and share on social
The accent of a man's native country remains in his mind and his heart, as it does in his speech. Francois de La Rochefoucauld accentcountryheart Change image and share on social
If we did not flatter ourselves, the flattery of others could never harm us. Francois de La Rochefoucauld flatflatteryharm Change image and share on social
The man that thinks he loves his mistress for her own sake is mightily mistaken. Francois de La Rochefoucauld lovemanmightily Change image and share on social
Some accidents there are in life that a little folly is necessary to help us out of. Francois de La Rochefoucauld accidentfollylife Change image and share on social
The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune. Francois de La Rochefoucauld dependfortunehappiness Change image and share on social
The desire to seem clever often keeps us from being so. Francois de La Rochefoucauld cleverdesire Change image and share on social
As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing. Francois de La Rochefoucauld characteristicgiftgreat Change image and share on social
