We are usually mistaken in esteeming men too much; rarely in esteeming them too little. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
There are few defects in our nature so glaring as not to be veiled from observation by politeness and good-breeding. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
The strong desire for success is the best indication that you can achieve success. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
Conscience warns us as a friend before it punishes us as a judge. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
Esteem has more engaging charms than friendship, or even love. It captivates hearts better, and never makes ings. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
Misers are very kind people: they amass wealth for those who wish their death. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
The earliest desire of succeeding is almost always a prognostic of success. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
The instability of our tastes is the occasion of the irregularity of our lives. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
I know no real worth but that tranquil firmness which seeks dangers by duty, and braves them without rashness. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
When the truth offends no one it should come from our lips as naturally as the air we breathe. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
To be vain of one's rank or place is to show that one is below it. — Stanisław I Leszczyński Copy Share Image
