François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (15 September 1613 – 17 March 1680) was a noted French author of maxims and memoirs.
It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular. Use this quote
Few things are impracticable in themselves; and it is for want of application, rather than of means, that men fail to succeed. Use this quote
Many men are contemptuous of riches; few can give them away. Use this quote
There is nothing men are so generous of as advice. Use this quote
No men are oftener wrong than those that can least bear to be so. Use this quote
We are all strong enough to bear other men's misfortunes. Use this quote
We have no patience with other people's vanity because it is offensive to our own. Use this quote
Though nature be ever so generous, yet can she not make a hero alone. Fortune must contribute her part too; and till both concur, the work cannot be perfected. Use this quote
If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources. Use this quote
Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect. Use this quote
