If we judge love by most of its effects, it resembles rather hatred than affection.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDPerfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on.
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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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Not all those who know their minds know their hearts as well.
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Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.
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The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us.
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Weakness of character is the only defect which cannot be amended.
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We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.
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When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe.
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A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.
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Quarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.
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We often pardon those that annoy us, but we cannot pardon those we annoy.
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We seldom find any person of good sense, except those who share our opinions.
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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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If we are to judge of love by its consequences, it more nearly resembles hatred than friendship.
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There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate it where it does not.
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Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed.
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