Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWhilst weakness and timidity keep us to our duty, virtue has often all the honor.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is not expedient or wise to examine our friends too closely; few persons are raised in our esteem by a close examination.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld