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 great folly to wish to be wise all alone. Use this quote
We may seem great in an employment below our worth, but we very often look little in one that is too big for us. Use this quote
To know how to hide one's ability is great skill. Use this quote
We only acknowledge small faults in order to make it appear that we are free from great ones. Use this quote
Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs. Use this quote
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others. Use this quote
Too great haste to repay an obligation is a kind of ingratitude. Use this quote
Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate and unfortunate in being cured of them. Use this quote
There are a great many men valued in society who have nothing to recommend them but serviceable vices. Use this quote
Our actions seem to have their lucky and unlucky stars, to which a great part of that blame and that commendation is due which is given to the actions themselves. Use this quote
