No man deserves to be praised for his goodness, who has it not in his power to be wicked. Goodness without that power is generally nothing more than sloth, or an impotence of will.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULDHeat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while.
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The reason why so few people are agreeable in conversation is that each is thinking more about what he intends to say than others are saying.
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We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.
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To know how to hide one’s ability is great skill.
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We often pardon those that annoy us, but we cannot pardon those we annoy.
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No man is clever enough to know all the evil he does.
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We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
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A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win.
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Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected.
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The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune.
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The one thing people are the most liberal with, is their advice.
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In love we often doubt what we most believe.
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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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We promise in proportion to our hopes, and we deliver in proportion to our fears.
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Virtue would go far if vanity did not keep it company.
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It is easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.
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