1,221 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

The tranquility or agitation of our temper does not depend so much on the big things which happen to us in life, as on the pleasant or unpleasant arrangements of the little things which happen daily.

The passions possess a certain injustice and self interest which makes it dangerous to follow them, and in reality we should distrust them even when they appear most trustworthy.

There are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer.

Avarice often produces opposite results: there are an infinite number of persons who sacrifice their property to doubtful and distant expectations; others mistake great future advantages for small present interests.

None but the contemptible are apprehensive of contempt.

The desire to be thought clever often prevents a man from becoming so.

The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune.

Moderation is an ostentatious proof of our strength of character....