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 ROCHEFOUCAULDQuarrels would not last long if the fault was only on one side.
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When a man must force himself to be faithful in his love, this is hardly better than unfaithfulness.
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Mediocre minds usually dismiss anything which reaches beyond their own understanding.
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It is great folly to wish to be wise all alone.
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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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That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest.
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We give advice, but we cannot give the wisdom to profit by it.
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Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.
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The one thing people are the most liberal with, is their advice.
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The heart is forever making the head its fool.
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Virtue would go far if vanity did not keep it company.
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The reason that lovers never weary each other is because they are always talking about themselves.
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We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
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Everyone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.
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We often pardon those that annoy us, but we cannot pardon those we annoy.
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There are crimes which become innocent and even glorious through their splendor, number and excess.
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