We would rather see those to whom we do good, than those who do good to us.
Francois de La RochefoucauldTo listen closely and reply well is the highest perfection we are able to attain in the art of conversation.
Francois de La RochefoucauldOur actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWhatever pretended causes we may blame our afflictions upon, it is often nothing but self-interest and vanity that produce them.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld