There is such a thing as a general revolution which changes the taste of men as it changes the fortunes of the world.
Francois de La RochefoucauldSilence is the safest course for any man to adopt who distrust himself.
Francois de La RochefoucauldHe who imagines he can do without the world deceives himself much; but he who fancies the world cannot do without him is still more mistaken.
Francois de La RochefoucauldAs uncommon a thing as true love is, it is yet easier to find than true friendship.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld