Marquis De Vauvenargues Quotes

There is nothing that fear and hope does not permit men to do.

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Wicked people are always surprised to find ability in those that are good.

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One promises much, to avoid giving little.

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Everyone is born sincere and die deceivers.

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Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

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We should expect the best and the worst of mankind, as from the weather.†

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The most absurd and reckless aspirations have sometimes led to extraordinary success.

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Few maxims are true in every respect.

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You must rouse into people's consciousness their own prudence and strength, if you want to raise their character.

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Great thoughts always come from the heart.

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All grand thoughts come from the heart.

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The art of pleasing is the art of deception.

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Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

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