The art of using moderate abilities to advantage often brings greater results than actual brilliance
Francois de La RochefoucauldThere are some faults which, when well managed, make a greater figure than virtue itself.
Francois de La RochefoucauldAs uncommon a thing as true love is, it is yet easier to find than true friendship.
Francois de La RochefoucauldOur actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld