Quote of François de La Rochefoucauld: Jealousy lives upon doubt; and comes...
Biography - François de La Rochefoucauld:
French moralist, author of maxims and memoirs.
Born: 1613 - Died: 1680
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1613 - Died: 1680
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Jealousy lives upon doubt; and comes to an end or becomes a fury as soon as it passes from doubt to certainty.
Note
Maxim 32
Quote source: Reflections, or Sentences and Moral Maxims
Translation
(French)
See also...
Quotes about doubt:
But the most beautiful of all doubts
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
Is when the downtrodden and despondent raise their heads and
Stop believing in the strength
Of their oppressors.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
Quotes for: Certainty
If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.
François de La Rochefoucauld also said...
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