A man unattached and without wife, if he have any genius at all, may raise himself above his original position, may mingle with the world of fashion, and hold himself on a level with the highest; this is less easy for him who is engaged; it seems as if marriage put the whole world in their proper rank.
Jean de la BruyereA tall, well-built man with a deep chest and broad shoulders can carry a heavy burden with ease and unconcern, and still keep one hand free; a dwarf would be crushed by half that weight. Thus lofty posts make great men greater still, and small men much smaller.
Jean de la BruyereIt is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part; what does it cost to add a smile?
Jean de la BruyereCheats easily believe others as bad as themselves; there is no deceiving them, nor do they long deceive.
Jean de la Bruyere