The generality of virtuous women are like hidden treasures, they are safe only because nobody has sought after them.
Francois de La RochefoucauldSome beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted.
Francois de La RochefoucauldIt is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld