Francois De La Rochefoucauld

We refused to assume - one of the central obligations of parenthood: to make ourselves the final authority on good read more

We refused to assume - one of the central obligations of parenthood: to make ourselves the final authority on good and bad, right and wrong, and to take the consequences of what might turn out to be a lifetime battle

Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.

Quarrels would not last long if the fault were only on one side.

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

Politeness of the mind is to have delicate thoughts

Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.

Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to read more

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.