1,221 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld

Jealousy is bred in doubts. When those doubts change into certainties, then the passion either ceases or turns absolute madness.

The old begin to complain of the conduct of the young when they themselves are no longer able to set a bad example.

Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.

The constancy of the wise is only the talent of concealing the agitation of their hearts.

Pity is often a reflection of our own evils in the ills of others. It is a delicate foresight of the troubles into which we may fall.

There is nothing men are so generous of as advice.

Magnanimity is sufficiently defined by its name, nevertheless one can say it is the good sense of pride, the most noble way of receiving praise.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others.