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 BruyereEven the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest ma to do.
Jean de la BruyereMake me chaste and To what excesses will men not go for the sake of a religion in which they believe so little and which they practice so imperfectly!
Jean de la Bruyere