We are deceived if we think that mind and judgment are two different matters: judgment is but the extent of the light of the mind. This light penetrates to the bottom of matters; it remarks all that can be remarked, and perceives what appears imperceptible. Therefore we must agree that it is the extent of the light in the mind that produces all the effects which we attribute to judgment.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever.
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 RochefoucauldMore men are guilty of treason through weakness than any studied design to betray.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld