The applause we give those who are new to society often proceeds from a secret envying of those already established.
Francois de La RochefoucauldEveryone complains of his memory, and nobody complains of his judgment.
Francois de La RochefoucauldThere is no praise we have not lavished upon prudence; and yet she cannot assure to us the most trifling event.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld