Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.
Francois de La RochefoucauldGreat and glorious events which dazzle the beholder are represented by politicians as the outcome of grand designs whereas they are usually products of temperaments and passions.
Francois de La RochefoucauldWhat we take for high-mindedness is very often no other than ambition well disguised, that scorns means interests, only to pursuegreater.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld