François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (15 September 1613 – 17 March 1680) was a noted French author of maxims and memoirs.
As great minds have the faculty of saying a great deal in a few words, so lesser minds have a talent of talking much, and saying nothing. Use this quote
The happiness and misery of men depend no less on temper than fortune. Use this quote
There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves. Use this quote
It is a great act of cleverness to be able to conceal one's being clever. Use this quote
What seems to be generosity is often no more than disguised ambition, which overlooks a small interest in order to secure a great one. Use this quote
However glorious an action in itself, it ought not to pass for great if it be not the effect of wisdom and intention. Use this quote
A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. Use this quote
It is not enough to have great qualities; We should also have the management of them. Use this quote
They that apply themselves to trifling matters commonly become incapable of great ones. Use this quote
As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing. Use this quote
