Quotes by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Nothing is impossible; there are ways that lead to everything, and if we had sufficient will we should always have sufficient means. It is often merely for an excuse that we say things are impossible.

A man's happiness or unhappiness depends as much on his temperament as on his destiny.

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

Absence diminishes mediocre passions and increases great ones, as the wind extinguishes candles and fans fires.

It is a great ability to be able to conceal one's ability.