1,221 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld

We should often blush for our very best actions, if the world did but see all the motives upon which they were done.

Generosity is the vanity of giving.

We have more indolence in the mind than in the body.

Some men are like ballads, that are in everyone's mouth a little while.

Self-interest speaks all manner of tongues and plays all manner of parts, even that of disinterestedness.

The rust of business is sometimes polished off in a camp; but never in a court.

The moderation of people in prosperity is the effect of a smooth and composed temper, owing to the calm of their good fortune.

Jealousy springs more from love of self than from love of another.

Not all those who know their minds know their hearts as well.