Grown Old Quotes by Stanisław I Leszczyński

There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Genius speaks only to genius.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Politeness has been defined to be artificial good-nature; but we may affirm, with much greater propriety, that good-nature is natural politeness.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

The earliest desire of succeeding is almost always a prognostic of success.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

None are rash when they are not seen by anybody.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

Gaiety is the soul's health; sadness is its poison.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński

He who fears death dies every time he thinks of it.

— Stanisław I Leszczyński