Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die.

Politeness is a desire to be treated politely, and to be esteemed polite oneself.

There is no better proof of a man’s being truly good than his desiring to be constantly under the observation of good men.

In the misfortunes of our best friends we always find something not altogether displeasing to us.

We are so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others that in the end we become disguised to ourselves.

What seems to be generosity is often no more than disguised ambition, which overlooks a small interest in order to secure a great one.

We are more often treacherous through weakness than through calculation.

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.

We are strong enough to bear the misfortunes of others.

The heart is forever making the head its fool.