Tag: Jean de la Bruyere
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There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.
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Time makes friendship stronger, but love weaker.
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Making a book is a craft, like making a clock; it needs more than native wit to be an author.
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He who tip-toes cannot stand; he who strides cannot walk.
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The slave has but one master, the ambitious man has as many as there are persons whose aid may contribute to the advancement of his fortunes.
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All men’s misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.
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One mark of a second-rate mind is to be always telling stories.
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Men blush less for their crimes than for their weaknesses and vanity.
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Even the best intentioned of great men need a few scoundrels around them; there are some things you cannot ask an honest man to do.
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The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth.
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