When the soul is ruffled by the remains of one passion, it is more disposed to entertain a new one than when it is entirely curedand at rest from all.
Francois de La RochefoucauldPerfect courage and utter cowardice are two extremes which rarely occur.
Francois de La RochefoucauldHowever 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 RochefoucauldModeration is represented as a virtue in order to restrain the ambition of great men, and to console those of a meaner condition in their lesser merit and fortune.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld