They that apply themselves to trifling matters commonly become incapable of great ones.
Francois de La RochefoucauldThe greater part of mankind judge of men only by their fashionableness or their fortune.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is far better to be deceived than undeceived by those whom we tenderly love.
Francois de La RochefoucauldThere are many predicaments in life that one must be a bit crazy to escape from.
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 Rochefoucauld