Quotes by Francois La Rochefoucauld

Nothing is given so profusely as advice

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The world more often rewards the appearance of merit than merit itself

#Appearance

There is no disguise which can hide love for long where it exists, or simulate...

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If we judge of love by its usual effects, it resembles hatred more than friendship.

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The pleasure of love is in the loving; and there is more joy in the...

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For most men the love of justice is only the fear of suffering injustice.

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Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit.

#Confidence

Confidence in nonsense is a requirement of the creative process

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The confidence which we have in ourselves engenders the greatest part of that which we...

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The easy confidence with which I know another man's religion is folly teaches me to...

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Though confidence is very fine, and makes the future sunny; I want no confidence for...

#Confidence

The love of justice in most men is simply the fear of suffering injustice.

#Famous Love, #Love