If we had no faults of our own, we should not take so much pleasure in noticing those in others.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDThose who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
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The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune.
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We always love those who admire us, but we do not always love those whom we admire.
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We are nearer loving those who hate us than those who love us more than we wish.
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There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves.
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Pride does not wish to owe and vanity does not wish to pay.
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When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe.
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He who lives without folly isn’t so wise as he thinks.
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We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.
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In friendship as well as love, ignorance very often contributes more to our happiness than knowledge.
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Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.
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We are so used to dissembling with others that in time we come to deceive and dissemble with ourselves.
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We seldom find any person of good sense, except those who share our opinions.
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If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.
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The passions are the only orators which always persuade.
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Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.
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