There are various sorts of curiosity; one is from interest, which makes us desire to know that which may be useful to us; and the other, from pride which comes from the wish to know what others are ignorant of.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDIt is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
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We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.
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The accent of one’s birthplace remains in the mind and in the heart as in one’s speech.
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On neither the sun, nor death, can a man look fixedly.
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It is almost always a fault of one who loves not to realize when he ceases to be loved.
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We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.
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It is great folly to wish to be wise all alone.
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It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
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Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.
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We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
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No man is clever enough to know all the evil he does.
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Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
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There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.
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Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude.
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Perfect behavior is born of complete indifference.
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Some accidents there are in life that a little folly is necessary to help us out of.
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