A man is sometimes better off deceived about the one he loves, than undeceived. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Better off Copy Share Image
It is often hard to determine whether a clear, open, and honorable proceeding is the result of goodness or of cunning. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Clear Copy Share Image
It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we are very loath to believe what we… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Able Copy Share Image
One is never as happy or as unhappy as one thinks. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Happiness Copy Share Image
A man is perhaps ungrateful, but often less chargeable with ingratitude than his benefactor is. — François De La Rochefoucauld Benefactors Copy Share Image
Raillery is more insupportable than wrong; because we have a right to resent injuries, but are ridiculous in being angry at a… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Angry Copy Share Image
One should treat one's fate as one does one's health; enjoy it when it is good, be patient with it when it… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Be patient Copy Share Image
Moderation is a fear of falling into that envy and contempt which those who grow giddy with their good fortune quite justly… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Boast Copy Share Image
Not all who discharge their debts of gratitude should flatter themselves that they are grateful. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Debt Copy Share Image
The wind which snuffs the candle fans the fire. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Candle Copy Share Image
Whatever ignominy or disgrace we have incurred, it is almost always in our power to reestablish our reputation. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Disgrace Copy Share Image
It is a wearisome disease to preserve health by too strict a regimen. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Disease Copy Share Image
We do not despise all those who have vices, but we do despise those that have no virtue. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Character Copy Share Image
Self-interest makes some people blind, and others sharp-sighted. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Blind Copy Share Image
We rarely ever perceive others as being sensible, except for those who agree with us. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Agree Copy Share Image
Whatever pretended causes we may blame our afflictions upon, it is often nothing but self-interest and vanity that produce them. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Affliction Copy Share Image
A readiness to believe ill of others, before we have duly examined it, is the effect of laziness and pride. We are… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Believe Copy Share Image
There are no accidents so unlucky but the prudent may draw some advantage from them. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Accidents Copy Share Image
There are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Ashamed Copy Share Image
Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Character Copy Share Image
It is far better to be deceived than undeceived by those whom we tenderly love. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Deceived Copy Share Image
Passion very often makes the wisest men fools, and very often too inspires the greatest fools with wit. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Fool Copy Share Image
The best way to rise in society is to use all possible means of persuading people that one has already risen in… — Francois de La Rochefoucauld Best way Copy Share Image
