Jean de La Bruyère () (16 August 1645 – 11 May 1696) was a French philosopher and moralist.
They that have lived a single day have lived an age. Use this quote
Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest ma to do. Use this quote
Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live. Use this quote
If some persons died, and others did not die, death would be a terrible affliction. Use this quote
The passion of hatred is so long lived and so obstinate a malady that the surest sign of death in a sick person is their desire for reconciliation. Use this quote
There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live. Use this quote
The regeneration of society is the regeneration of society by individual education. Use this quote
Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker. Use this quote
Love and friendship exclude each other. Use this quote
Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates. Use this quote
