Making a book is a craft, as is making a clock it takes more than wit to become an author.
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Liberality consists less in giving a great deal than in gifts well-timed.Jean de la Bruyere
The great gift of conversation lies less in displaying it ourselves than in drawing it out of others. He who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own cleverness is perfectly well pleased with you.
Jean de la Bruyere
There are only two ways by which to rise in this world, either by one's own industry or by the stupidity of others.
Jean de la Bruyere
We perceive when love begins and when it declines by our embarrassment when alone together.
Jean de la Bruyere
It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men.
Jean de la Bruyere
One seeks to make the loved one entirely happy, or, if that cannot be, entirely wretched.
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