Francois De La Rochefoucauld Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Francois De La Rochefoucauld quotes, Francois De La Rochefoucauld sayings, and Francois De La Rochefoucauld proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

It is easier to understand mankind in general than any individual man. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Timidity is a fault for which it is dangerous to reprove persons whom we wish to correct of it. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Our enemies come nearer the truth in the opinions they form of us than we do in our opinion of ourselves. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
When love becomes labored we welcome an act of infidelity towards ourselves to free us from fidelity. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The violence done us by others is often less painful than that which we do to ourselves Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
If we had no faults we should not take so much pleasure in noting those of others. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Chance corrects us of many faults that reason would not know how to correct. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Old people love to give good advice; it compensates them for their inability to set a bad example. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The most deceitful persons spend their lives in blaming deceit, so as to use it on some great occasion to promote some great interest. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The sure way to be cheated is to think one's self more cunning than others. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
No man is clever enough to know all the evil he does. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
It Is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
There are few women whose charm survives their beauty. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The man who is ungrateful is often less to blame than his benefactor. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The violence done us by others is often less painful than that which we do to ourselves. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
We all have the strength to endure the misfortunes of others. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Life is a voyage that's homeward bound. Stay on the right path. He that has patience may compass anything. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The shame that arises from praise which we do not deserve often makes us do things we should otherwise never have attempted. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The one thing people are the most liberal with, is their advice. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
The caprice of our temper is even more whimsical than that of Fortune. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention. Francois de la Rochefoucauld
All of us have sufficient fortitude to bear the misfortunes of others. Francois de la Rochefoucauld