Appearance Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

The presence of a noble nature, generous in its wishes, ardent in its charity, changes the lights for us: we begin to see things…

— George Eliot

In order to preserve the dominion of our own passions, it behooves us to be constantly and strictly on our guard against the influence…

— John Quincy Adams

However we may conceal our passions under the veil ... there is always some place where they peep out.

— Francois de La Rochefoucauld

To be shown love is to feel ourselves the object of concern: our presence is noted, our name is registered, our views are listened…

— Alain de Botton

In the midst of the disguises and artifices that reign among men, it is only attention and vigilance that can save us from surprises.

— Jacques-Benigne Bossuet

“We are animals, yet are expected to be so much more. Although honor requires us to make altruistic decisions, even acting for the benefit…

— Brian Herbert

“…courage and devotion always stir generous hearts, and win admiration…”

— Louisa May Alcott

Never hope to conceal any shameful thing which you have done; for even if you do conceal it from others, your own heart will…

— Isocrates

There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. The passionate pursuer has all the earmarks of a fugitive.

— Eric Hoffer

“Devotion is a spiritual act of egoless surrender. When the Self blinds the spirit too tightly, then devotion expands the blinding by lifting us…

— anodea judith

The very beautiful rarely love at all; those precious images are placed above the reach of the passions: Time alone is permitted to efface…

— Walter Savage Landor

“Our modern-day society is often so consumed with external appearances that living a virtuous life may sound boring and dull. However, the love and…

— Susan C. Young