Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance. Francois de La Rochefoucauld achievementaptchance Change image and share on social
The word virtue is as useful to self-interest as the vices. Francois de La Rochefoucauld interestvicevirtue Change image and share on social
To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die. Francois de La Rochefoucauld achievediegreatness Change image and share on social
What we call generosity is for the most part only the vanity of giving; and we exercise it because we are more fond of that vanity than of the thing we give. Francois de La Rochefoucauld callexercisefond Change image and share on social
The sure mark of one born with noble qualities is being born without envy. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearenvymark Change image and share on social
Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side. Francois de La Rochefoucauld faultlongquarrel Change image and share on social
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld criticismdeceivegood Change image and share on social
Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference. Francois de La Rochefoucauld bearbehaviorcomplete Change image and share on social
It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we are not able to comprehend. Francois de La Rochefoucauld comprehendloathman Change image and share on social
Nature seems at each man's birth to have marked out the bounds of his virtues and vices, and to have determined how good or how wicked that man shall be capable of being. Francois de La Rochefoucauld birthboundcapable Change image and share on social
