Friendship is only a reciprocal conciliation of interests.
Weitere Zitate von Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Zum Autor"The confidence which we have in ourselves gives birth to much of that which we have in others."
"Heat of blood makes young people change their inclinations often, and habit makes old ones keep to theirs a great while."
"It is not enough to have great qualities We should also have the management of them."
"To establish oneself in the world one has to do all one can to appear established."
"We all have enough strength to endure the misfortunes of others."
"If we resist our passions, it is more due to their weakness than our strength."