François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (15 September 1613 – 17 March 1680) was a noted French author of maxims and memoirs.
Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while. Use this quote
Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance. Use this quote
Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on. Use this quote
On neither the sun, nor death, can a man look fixedly. Use this quote
Neither the sun nor death can be looked at with a steady eye. Use this quote
We come altogether fresh and raw into the several stages of life, and often find ourselves without experience, despite our years. Use this quote
One forgives to the degree that one loves. Use this quote
A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire. Use this quote
However rare true love may be, it is less so than true friendship. Use this quote
If we are to judge of love by its consequences, it more nearly resembles hatred than friendship. Use this quote
