Quote of Jean de La Bruyere - Great things only require to be...
Biography - Jean de La Bruyere:
Born: 1645 - Died: 1696
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Note
"Great things only require to be simply told, for they are spoiled by emphasis; but little things should be clothed in lofty language, as they are only kept up by expression, tone of voice, and style of delivery."
Source: Les Caractères
Translation
(French, German)
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