"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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Quotes by Jean de la Bruyere
Jean de La Bruyère, born in 1645 in Paris, emerged as a prominent French philosopher and moralist during the reign of Louis XIV. Renowned for his keen observations on human behavior, his seminal work, "Les Caractères," offered astute insights into the complexities of society and the human condition. La Bruyère's writing, characterized by wit and depth, continues to resonate today, influencing literature and philosophy. He passed away in 1696, leaving behind a legacy that prompts reflection on the intricacies of character and virtue.
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"Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings."
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"Children have neither a past nor a future. Thus they enjoy the present, which seldom happens to us."
Jean de la Bruyere
"At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone."
Jean de la Bruyere"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 himself for them with patience."
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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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"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 product of a master craftsman."
Jean de la Bruyere"Avoid lawsuits beyond all things; they pervert your conscience, impair your health, and dissipate your property."
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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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"The passion of hatred is so long lived and so obstinate a malady that the surest sign of death in a sick person is their desire for reconciliation."
Jean de la Bruyere"Man has but three events in his life: to be born, to live, and to die. He is not conscious of his birth, he suffers at his death and he forgets to live."
Jean de la Bruyere