"When our vices desert us, we flatter..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld

“The only thing constant in life is change”

“Men and things have each their proper perspective; to judge rightly of some it is necessary to see them near, of others we can never judge rightly but at a distance.”

“All women seem by nature to be coquettes.”

“The virtues and vices are all put in motion by interest.”

“Therefore, in order not to have to rob his subjects, to be able to defend himself, not to become poor and contemptible, and not to be forced to become rapacious, a prince must consider it of little importance if he incurs the name of miser, for this is one of the vices that permits him to rule.”

“It is a great thing to know your vices.”

“Like oneWho having into truth, by telling of it,Made such a sinner of his memory,To credit his own lie.”

“The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.”

“Therefore do not deceive yourself! Of all deceivers fear most yourself!”