Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.
Francois de La RochefoucauldA clever man reaps some benefit from the worst catastrophe, and a fool can turn even good luck to his disadvantage.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWe often boast that we are never bored; but yet we are so conceited that we do not perceive how often we bore others.
Francois de La RochefoucauldNature has concealed at the bottom of our minds talents and abilities of which we are not aware.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld