Men, who are rogues individually, are in the mass very honorable people.
From Charles de Secondat
Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.
The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.
I have always observed that to succeed in the world one should appear like a fool but be wise.
If I knew of something that could serve my nation but would ruin another, I would not propose it to my prince, for I am first a man and only then a Frenchman... because I am necessarily a man, and only accidentally am I French.
You have to study a great deal to know a little.
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