Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs.
From Francois de La Rochefoucauld
In most of mankind gratitude is merely a secret hope of further favors.
We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.
Those who are incapable of committing great crimes do not readily suspect them in others.
The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest.
In the human heart new passions are forever being born; the overthrow of one almost always means the rise of another.
The passions are the only orators which always persuade.
When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time.
The only thing that should surprise us is that there are still some things that can surprise us.
It is easier to know men in general, than men in particular.
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