Genius and great abilities are often wanting; sometimes, only opportunities. Some deserve — Jean de La Bruyere
Politeness does not always inspire goodness, equity, complaisance, and gratitude; it gives — Jean de La Bruyere
Both as to high and low indifferently, men are prepossessed, charmed, fascinated — Jean de La Bruyere
When we lavish our money we rob our heir; when we merely save it we rob ourselves. — Jean de La Bruyere
How much wit, good-nature, indulgences, how many good offices and civilities, are — Jean de La Bruyere
Grief at the absence of a loved one is happiness compared to life with a person one hates. — Jean de La Bruyere
