This imperiousness which aids us in all things is merely a fitting authority which comes from superior spirit. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Aids Copy Share Image
We prefer people who are trying to imitate us more than those who are trying to equal us. This is because imitation… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Desire Copy Share Image
Often the desire to appear competent impedes our ability to become competent, because we more anxious to display our knowledge than to… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Ability Copy Share Image
When people reproach us, they only increase their own failings even as they are disclaiming them. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Failing Copy Share Image
We so love all new and unusual things that we even derive a secret pleasure from the saddest and most tragic events,… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Events Copy Share Image
It is vain and useless to survey everything that goes on in the world if our study does not help us mend… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Doe Copy Share Image
There is nothing that does not have something perfect in it; and it is the happiness of good taste to be able… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Able Copy Share Image
There is a certain hidden mediocrity in those who are stationed above us in life, an ability to take liberties in their… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Ability Copy Share Image
It is neither a great praise nor a great blame when people say a tendency is in or out of fashion. If… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Blame Copy Share Image
We think highly of men when we do not know the extent of their capabilities, for we always suppose that more exists… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Capability Copy Share Image
In knowledge of human affairs, we should never allow our minds to be enslaved by others by subjecting ourselves to their whims.… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Accepting Copy Share Image
It is such a great fault to talk too much that, in business and conversation, if what is good is also brief,… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Brevity Copy Share Image
Study and research into truth often only serves to make us see by experience our natural ignorance. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Education Copy Share Image
It is base to take advantage of our rank or greatness by making fun of those placed beneath us in life. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Advantage Copy Share Image
Love is always master everywhere. It shapes the soul, the heart, and the mind wherever it exists. What matters is not the… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Amount Copy Share Image
Social intercourse, even friendship among most people, is a merely a business arrangement that lasts only so long as there is need. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Arrangements Copy Share Image
It is a very trying task for deceitful people, always to have to cover up their lack of sincerity and to repair… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Cover ups Copy Share Image
Although most friendships that exist do not merit the name, we can nevertheless make use of them in accordance with our needs,… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Deceived Copy Share Image
We must accustom ourselves to the follies of others and not be astonished at the foolishness that takes place in our presence. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Folly Copy Share Image
Nothing can tell us so much about the general lawlessness of humanity as a perfect acquaintance with our own immoderate behavior. If… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Acquaintance Copy Share Image
We nearly always make ourselves masters of those whom we know well, because he who is thoroughly understood is in some sense… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Knows Copy Share Image
Criticism should awaken our attention, not inflame our anger. We should listen to, and not flee from, those who contradict us. Truth… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Anger Copy Share Image
We are more put off by people who parade their dignity than by people who show off their wardrobes. When people have… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Attention Copy Share Image
Often our good deeds make enemies for us, and the ungrateful person despises us on two counts; for he is not only… — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Acknowledge Copy Share Image
We need not regard what good a friend has done us, but only his desire to do us good. — Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable Desire Copy Share Image
