401 Quotes by Joseph Joubert

There is graciousness and a kind of urbanity in beginning with men by esteem and confidence. It proves, at least, that we have long lived in good company with others and with our selves.

Words, like glasses, obscure everything which they do not make clear.

If you are poor, distinguish yourself by your virtues; if rich, by your good deeds.

Words, like eyeglasses, blur everything that they do not make clear

Of what delights are we deprived by our excesses!

All luxury corrupts either the morals or the taste.

To see the world is to judge the judges.

There is a physical weakness which stems from mental ability, and a mental weakness which comes from physical ability

Necessity may render a doubtful act innocent, but it cannot make it praiseworthy