"We love much better those who endeavor..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason.”

“We never desire strongly, what we desire rationally.”

“A man would rather say evil of himself than say nothing.”

“I mean, you know, you're not going to change the human animal. And the human animal really doesn't get a lot smarter.”

“The richest gifts we can bestow are the least marketable. We hate the kindness which we understand.”

“It is a ridiculous thing for a man not to fly from his own badness, which is indeed possible, but to fly from other men's badness, which is impossible.”

“The language of friendship is not words but meanings.”

“Love is like a mirror. When you love another you become his mirror and he becomes yours .... And reflecting each other's love you see infinity.”

“Acquaintances we meet, enjoy, and can easily leave behind; but friendship grows deep roots.”