Jean de La Bruyere

A wise man is cured of ambition by ambition itself; his aim is so exalted that riches, office, fortune, and favor cannot satisfy him.

Jean de La Bruyere

A wise man is not governed by others, nor does he try to govern them; he prefers that reason alone prevail.

Jean de La Bruyere

A wise man neither suffers himself to be governed, nor attempts to govern others.

Jean de La Bruyere

A woman is easily governed, if a man takes her in hand.

Jean de La Bruyere

A woman with eyes only for one person, or with eyes always averted from him, creates exactly the same impression.

Jean de La Bruyere

All the worth of some people lies in their name; upon a closer inspection it dwindles to nothing, but from a distance it deceives us.

Jean de La Bruyere

Among some people arrogance supplies the place of grandeur, inhumanity of decision, and roguery of intelligence.

Jean de La Bruyere

Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less; or if you must talk, say little.

Jean de La Bruyere

Anything is a temptation to those who dread it.

Jean de La Bruyere

As long as men are liable to die and are desirous to live, a physician will be made fun of, but he will be well paid.

Jean de La Bruyere