There are certain people who so ardently and passionately desire a thing, that from dread of losing it they leave nothing undone to make them lose it.
Jean de la BruyereWhen a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman.
Jean de la BruyereA vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself; a modest man does not talk of himself.
Jean de la Bruyere