It appears that nature has hid at the bottom of our hearts talents and abilities unknown to us. It is only the passions that have the power of bringing them to light, and sometimes give us views more true and more perfect than art could possibly do.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIf we are incapable of finding peace in ourselves, it is pointless to search elsewhere.
Francois de La RochefoucauldA clever man should handle his interests so that each will fall in suitable order of their value.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld