Antoine Rivarol

The methods that help a man acquire a fortune are the very ones that keep him from enjoying it.

— Antoine Rivarol

In general, indulgence for those we know is rarer than pity for those we know not.

— Antoine Rivarol

Axioms are delightful in theory, but impossible in practice.

— Antoine Rivarol

The despotism of will in ideas is styled plan, project, character, obstinacy; its despotism in desires is called passion.

— Antoine Rivarol

A fool may have his coat embroidered with gold, but it is a fool's coat still.

— Antoine Rivarol

Silence never yet betrayed any one!

— Antoine Rivarol

Very nice couplet, although there are dull stretches.

— Antoine Rivarol

The mischief of children is seldom actuated by malice; that of grown-up people always is.

— Antoine Rivarol

It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.

— Antoine Rivarol

Gold like the sun, which melts wax, but hardens clay, expands great souls.

— Antoine Rivarol