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71 quotes by Jean de la Bruyere

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The sweetest of all sounds is that of the voice of the woman we love.

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Out of difficulties grow miracles.

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There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life, and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain, and he forgets to live.

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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... →

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When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the... →

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Love and friendship exclude each other.

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At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone.

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Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within.

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There are certain things in which mediocrity is not to be endured, such as poetry, music, painting, public speaking.

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All of our unhappiness comes from our inability to be alone.

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All men's misfortunes spring from their hatred of being alone.

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Next to sound judgment, diamonds and pearls are the rarest things in the world.

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

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