We often credit ourselves with vices the reverse of what we have, thus when weak we boast of our obstinacy.
Francois de La RochefoucauldMen never desire anything very eagerly which they desire only by the dictates of reason.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is sometimes necessary to play the fool to avoid being deceived by cunning men.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld