Jean de La Bruyere

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Biography : French philosopher and moralist.
Born: 1645 - Died: 1696
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
France

France

Jean de La Bruyere - Quotes

It is a sad thing when men have neither the wit to speak well nor the judgment to hold their tongues.
Jean de La Bruyere

There is no road too long to the man who advances deliberately and without undue haste there are no honors too distant to the man who prepares himself for them with patience.
Jean de La Bruyere

We perceive when love begins and when it declines by our embarrassment when alone together.
Jean de La Bruyere

love

Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.
Jean de La Bruyere

time

It is boorish to live ungraciously: the giving is the hardest part what does it cost to add a smile?
Jean de La Bruyere - Les Caractères /

Avoid lawsuits beyond all things they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property.
Jean de La Bruyere

health

The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.
Jean de La Bruyere

love

The exact contrary of what is generally believed is often the truth.
Jean de La Bruyere

truth