1,221 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld

When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe.

The courage of a great many men, and the virtue of a great many women, are the effect of vanity, shame, and especially a suitabletemperament.

Our wisdom is no less at fortune's mercy than our wealth.

We confess to little faults only to persuade ourselves we have no great ones.

There are certain defects which, well-mounted, glitter like virtue itself.

Propriety is the least of all laws, and the most observed.

We are almost always wearied in the company of persons with whom we are not permitted to be weary.

Few know how to be old.

Jealously is always born with love but it does not die with it.