67 Quotes by Antoine Rivarol

The methods that help a man acquire a fortune are the very ones that keep him from enjoying it.

Opinions, theories, and systems pass by turns over the grindstone of time, which at first gives them brilliancy and sharpness, but finally wears them out.

The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

There are men who gain from their wealth only the fear of losing it.

The absolute ruler may be a Nero, but he is sometimes a Titus or Marc Aurelius; the people is often Nero, but never Marc Aurelius.

The most civilized people are as near to barbarism as the most polished steel is to rust. Nations, like metals, have only a superficial brilliancy.

The world is governed by love,--self-love.

Familiarity is the root of the closest friendships, as well as the intensest hatreds

The world is governed by love, – self-love.