A man reveals his character even in the simplest things he does. Jean de La Bruyere View this quote
The flatterer does not think highly enough of himself or of others. Jean de La Bruyere
Jean de La Bruyere
The fool only is troublesome. A plan of sense perceives when he is agreeable or tiresome; he disappears the very minute before he would have been thought to have stayed too long. Jean de La Bruyere
The generality of men expend the early part of their lives in contributing to render the latter part miserable. Jean de La Bruyere
The great charm of conversation consists less in the display of one’s own wit and intelligence than in the power to draw forth the resources of others. Jean de La Bruyere
The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you. Jean de La Bruyere
The greatest part of mankind employ their first years to make their last miserable. Jean de La Bruyere
The most accomplished literary work would be reduced to nothing by carping criticism, if the author would listen to all critics and allow every one to erase the passage which pleases him the least. Jean de La Bruyere
The most amiable people are those who least wound the self-love of others. Jean de La Bruyere
The most delicate, the most sensible of all pleasures, consists in promoting the pleasure of others. Jean de La Bruyere
The passion of hatred is so long lived and so obstinate a malady that the surest sign of death in a sick person is their desire for reconciliation. Jean de La Bruyere
17th-century French writer and philosopher
August 16th, 1645 - May 10th, 1696
