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Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

“There is a pleasure in meeting the glance of a person whom we have lately laid under some obligations.”

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Jean de la Bruyere was a French philosopher and moralist, born on August 16, 1645, and died on May 10, 1696. His works have had a profound impact on posterity. more

“A dogmatic tone is generally inspired by abysmal ignorance. The man who knows nothing thinks he is informing others of something which he has that moment learnt; the man who knows a great deal can scarcely believe that people are ignorant of what he is telling them, and speaks more diffidently.”

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“A revolution only lasts fifteen years, a period which coincides with the effectiveness of a generation.”

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“It is too much for a husband to have a wife who is a coquette and sanctimonious as well; she should select only one of those qualities.”

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