Fortunate Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“Fortunate persons hardly ever amend their ways: they always imagine that they are in the right when fortune upholds their bad conduct.”
About This Quote
Source Maximes, 1665
Fortune often protects the immoral, leading them to believe they are justified, which prevents self‑correction.
In simple terms: Wealth can blind people to their faults.
Question self‑justification.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- political power
- corporate ethics
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does success affect self‑assessment?
- Can humility counteract this bias?
Not all fortunate people are immoral.