Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less; or if you must talk, say… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
An egotist will always speak of himself, either in praise or in censure, but a modest man ever shuns making himself the… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one's own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Eloquence may be found in conversations and in all kinds of writings; it is rarely found when looked for, and sometimes discovered… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The fool only is troublesome. A plan of sense perceives when he is agreeable or tiresome; he disappears the very minute before… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The art of conversation consists far less in displaying much wit oneself than in helping others to be witty: the man who… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
There is speaking well, speaking easily, speaking justly and speaking seasonably: It is offending against the last, to speak of entertainments before… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
I cannot forbid a person to marry several wives, for it does not contradict Scripture. MARTIN LUTHER, letter to Chancellor Gregory Brück, January 13,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The unfaithful woman, if she is known for such by the person concerned, is only unfaithful. If she is thought faithful, she is perfidious. — Jean De La Bruyere Copy Share Image
What greater weakness can there be than not to know what is the source of one's being, of one's life, of one's senses, of… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Some people pretend they never were in love and never wrote poetry; two weaknesses which they dare not own -- one of the heart,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are required among friends to accomplish in some years what a lovely face… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man starts upon a sudden, takes Pen, Ink, and Paper, and without ever having had a thought of it before, resolves within himself… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
A man of variable mind is not one man, but several men in one; he multiplies himself as often as he changes his taste… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
He who knows how to wait for what he desires does not feel very desperate if he fails in obtaining it; and he, on… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr.,… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Grief that is dazed and speechless is out of fashion: the modern woman mourns her husband loudly and tells you the whole story of… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Every hour in itself, as it respects us in particular, is the only one we can call our own. — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
![“The court is like a palace built of marble; I mean that it is made up of very hard but very polished people. [Fr., La cour est comme un edifice bati de marbre; je veux dire qu'elle est composee d'hommes fort durs mais fort polis.]” quote by Jean de la Bruyere](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fcf/jean-de-la-bruyere-575_built_the-court-is-like-a-palace-built-of-marb_77288.jpg)
