There is a set of religious, or rather moral, writings which teach that virtue is the certain — François Fénelon
If we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate. — François Fénelon
All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual — François Fénelon
Genuine good taste consists in saying much in few words, in choosing among our thoughts — François Fénelon
Had we not faults of our own, we should take less pleasure in complaining of others. — François Fénelon
Exactness and neatness in moderation is a virtue, but carried to extremes narrows the mind. — François Fénelon
Nothing is more despicable than a professional talker who uses his words as a quack uses his remedies. — François Fénelon
