However greatly we distrust the sincerity of those we converse with, yet still we think they tell more truth to us than to anyone else. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
We are easily comforted for the misfortunes of our friends, when those misfortunes give us an occasion of expressing our affection and solicitude. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate and unfortunate in being cured of them. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
The desire of talking of ourselves, and showing those faults we do not mind having seen, makes up a good part of our sincerity. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
A great many men’s gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
The man that thinks he loves his mistress for her own sake is mightily mistaken. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
Every one speaks well of his own heart, but no one dares speak well of his own mind. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
We do not praise others, ordinarily, but in order to be praised ourselves. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices. Francois de La Rochefoucauld Read Quote
