Pity is a sense of our own misfortunes in those of another man; it is a sort of foresight of the disasters which may befall ourselves. We assist others,, in order that they may assist us on like occasions; so that the services we offer to the unfortunate are in reality so many anticipated kindnesses to ourselves.
Francois de La RochefoucauldLovers, when they are no longer in love, find it very hard to break up.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is easier to deceive yourself, and to do so unperceived, than to deceive another.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWhy can we remember the tiniest detail that has happened to us, and not remember how many times we have told it to the same person.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld