Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on.
Francois de La RochefoucauldPity is a sense of our own misfortunes in those of another man; it is a sort of foresight of the disasters which may befall ourselves. We assist others,, in order that they may assist us on like occasions; so that the services we offer to the unfortunate are in reality so many anticipated kindnesses to ourselves.
Francois de La RochefoucauldHowever great the advantages given us by nature, it is not she alone, but fortune with her, which makes heroes.
Francois de La RochefoucauldI always say to myself, what is the most important thing we can think about at this extraordinary moment.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld