--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Those great and glorious actions that…" description: "\"Those great and glorious actions that dazzle our eyes with their luster are represented by statesmen as the result of great wisdomand excellent design;..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/932/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_action_those-great-and-glorious-actions-that-da_952310.png" --- # Those great and glorious actions that dazzle our eyes with… ![“Those great and glorious actions that dazzle our eyes with their luster are represented by statesmen as the result of great wisdomand excellent design; whereas, in truth, they are commonly the effects of the humors and passions.” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/932/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_action_those-great-and-glorious-actions-that-da_952310.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/932/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_action_those-great-and-glorious-actions-that-da_952310.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/932/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_action_those-great-and-glorious-actions-that-da_952310.png) > “Those great and glorious actions that dazzle our eyes with their luster are represented by statesmen as the result of great wisdomand excellent design; whereas, in truth, they are commonly the effects of the humors and passions.” [Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Great deeds often appear wise and designed, but they usually stem from emotions and personal quirks. **In simple terms:** Glorious actions are often driven by passions, not pure wisdom. Key Takeaway Recognize emotional motives behind grand actions. Themes human nature leadership illusion Mood critical thoughtful Type philosophical analytical When to use this quote - political decisions - personal achievements - public perception Key Concepts emotions humor design philosophy Questions to Reflect On - What hidden passions influence your decisions? - How can you discern wisdom from impulse? A Different Perspective Emotions can mislead judgment. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Action](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/action/) [Dazzle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dazzle/) [Design](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/design/) [Effects](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/effects/) [Effects Humors](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/effects-humors-1705985/) [Excellent](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/excellent/) [Eye](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/eye/) [Eyes Luster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/eyes-luster-1705983/) [Glorious](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/glorious/) [Glorious Actions](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/glorious-actions-1705986/) [Glory](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/glory/) [Humor](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/humor/) [Luster](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/luster/) [Luster Represented](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/luster-represented-1705984/) [Passion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/passion/) [Politics](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/politics/) [Results](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/results/) [Statesmen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/statesmen/) [Ur Eyes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ur-eyes/) ## Related quotes > [A thousand glorious actions that might claim Triumphant laurels, and immortal fame, Confus'd in crowds of glorious actions lie, And troops of heroes undistinguished…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/joseph-addison/a-thousand-glorious-actions-that-might-claim-triumphant-laurels-and/) [Joseph Addison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/joseph-addison/) > [A man's most glorious actions will at last be found to be but glorious sins, if he hath made himself, and not the glory…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/thomas-brooks/a-man-s-most-glorious-actions-will-at-last-be-found-to-be-but/) [Thomas Brooks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/thomas-brooks/) > [Novelty is to love like bloom to fruit; it gives a luster which is easily effaced, but never returns.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld/novelty-is-to-love-like-bloom-to-fruit-it-gives-a-luster-which-is/) [Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld/) > [Great and glorious events which dazzle the beholder are represented by politicians as the outcome of grand designs whereas they are usually products of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld/great-and-glorious-events-which-dazzle-the-beholder-are-represented/) [Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld/) > [When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. 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