Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIn all aspects of life, we take on a part and an appearance to seem to be what we wish to be--and thus the world is merely composed of actors.
Francois de La RochefoucauldThere are few people who would not be ashamed of being loved when they love no longer.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld