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Maxioms by Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld

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A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice.

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To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
[Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher read more

To know how to hide one's ability is great skill.
[Fr., C'est une grande habilete que de savoir cacher son
habilete.]

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Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor
of women; but they do not all practise it, because read more

Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor
of women; but they do not all practise it, because the coquetry
of some is restrained by fear or by reason.

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Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.

Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity.

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Preserving the health by too strict a regimen is a worrisome
malady.

Preserving the health by too strict a regimen is a worrisome
malady.

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