We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDNothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like.
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Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example.
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We do not despise all those who have vices, but we do despise those that have no virtue.
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We only acknowledge small faults in order to make it appear that we are free from great ones.
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Nothing is so contagious as example; and we never do any great good or evil which does not produce its like.
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There is no better proof of a man’s being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.
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Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.
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Usually we praise only to be praised.
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There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade.
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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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Virtue would go far if vanity did not keep it company.
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We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.
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Ridicule dishonors a man more than dishonor does.
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The mind is always the patsy of the heart.
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There are very few people who are not ashamed of having been in love when they no longer love each other.
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Some people displease with merit, and others’ very faults and defects are pleasing.
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