There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others.
Jean de la BruyereIt is motive alone that gives real value to the actions of men, and disinterestedness puts the cap to it.
Jean de la BruyereIt is virtue which should determine us in the choice of our friends, without inquiring into their good or evil fortune.
Jean de la Bruyere