Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

It is not in the power of even the most crafty dissimulation to conceal love long, where it really is, nor to counterfeit it long where it is not.

Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.

When a man must force himself to be faithful in his love, this is hardly better than unfaithfulness.

The reason that lovers never weary each other is because they are always talking about themselves.

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.

In love we often doubt what we most believe.

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.

Pride, which inspires us with so much envy, is sometimes of use toward the moderating of it too.

Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness.

We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years.