1,221 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld

People are often vain of their passions, even of the worst, but envy is a passion so timid and shame-faced that no one ever dare avow her.

If we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.

One kind of happiness is to know exactly at what point to be miserable.

A woman is faithful to her first lover for a long time - unless she happens to take a second.

A good woman is a hidden treasure; who discovers her will do well not to boast about it.

Folly pursues us at all periods of our lives. If someone seems wise it is only because his follies are proportionate to his age and fortune.

All men are equally proud. The only difference is that not all take the same methods of showing it.

We pardon to the extent that we love.

The only security is courage.