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Famous Quotes in History by Jean de La Bruyere - 1


This category is for famous quotes in history by Jean de La Bruyere.

Jean de La Bruyère was a French writer and moralist. He was born in 1645 and died in 1696.


Fools


A fool is one whom bigger fools believe to be a man of merit.


Get On


The best way to get on in the world is to make people believe it's to their advantage to help you.


Getting On


There are only two ways of getting on in the world: by one's own industry, or by the stupidity of others.


Good Judgment


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


Judges


The duty of a judge is to administer justice but his practice is to delay it.


Misfortune


It is a great misfortune neither to have enough wit to talk well nor enough judgment to be silent.


Women


There are no ugly women; there are only women who do not know how to look pretty.








 

 

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