“The wisest man is he who does not fancy that he is so at all.”
Filter quotes by topic
Famous Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux Quotes
“Whatever we well understand we express clearly, and words flow with ease.”
“Happy who in his verse can gently steer, From grave to light, from pleasant to severe.”
“The wisest man is generally he who thinks himself the least so.”
“Whate'er is well conceived is clearly said, And the words to say it flow with ease.”
“He [Moliere] pleases all the world, but cannot please himself.”
“Ignorance is always ready to admire itself. Procure yourself critical friends.”
“Attach yourself to those who advise you rather than praise you.”
“Praising an honest person who doesn't deserve it, always wounds them.”