A man is sometimes better off deceived about the one he loves, than undeceived.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWhat is called generosity is usually only the vanity of giving; we enjoy the vanity more than the thing given.
Francois de La RochefoucauldEloquence resides as much in the tone of voice, in the eyes, and in the expression of the face, as in the choice of words.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld