“What we call generosity is for the most part only the vanity of giving; and we exercise it because we are more fond of that vanity than of the thing we give.Quote by Francois De La RochefoucauldTopics: Quotes about Francois De La RochefoucauldShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the...#Francois De La Rochefoucauld
We only acknowledge small faults in order to make it appear that we are free...#Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Repentance is not so much remorse for what we have done as the fear of...#Francois De La Rochefoucauld
The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.#Francois De La Rochefoucauld
It is from a weakness and smallness of mind that men are opinionated; and we...#Francois De La Rochefoucauld
