Maxioms by Jean De La Bruyere
Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.
Generosity lies less in giving much than in giving at the right moment.
Jesting is often only indigence of intellect.
Jesting is often only indigence of intellect.
If Poverty is the Mother of Crimes, want of Sense is the Father.
If Poverty is the Mother of Crimes, want of Sense is the Father.
Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect.
Between good sense and good taste there lies the difference between a cause and its effect.
Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.
Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.
