François de La Rochefoucauld

The passions are the only orators that always persuade ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

Small minds are much distressed by little things. Great minds see them all but are not upset by them ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

We confess our little faults to persuade people that we have no large ones ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

We should manage our fortunes as we do our health - enjoy it when good, be patient when it is bad, and never apply violent remedies except in an extreme necessity ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

The pleasure of love is in loving ~ François de La Rochefoucauld

There is such a thing as a general revolution which changes the taste of men as it changes the fortunes of the world ~ François de La Rochefoucauld