When a man must force himself to be faithful in his love, this is hardly better than unfaithfulness.
Francois de La RochefoucauldSome allow themselves to be overcome by panic, and others charge because they dare not remain at their posts. Some may be found whose courage is strengthened by small perils that prepare them to face greater dangers. Some are daring when facing swords but dread facing bullets; others dread bullets little but fear facing swords a lot.
Francois de La RochefoucauldToo great cleverness is but deceptive delicacy, true delicacy is the most substantial cleverness.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld