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“All the worth of some people lies in their name; upon a closer inspection it dwindles to nothing, but from a distance it deceives us.”

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Jean de la Bruyere

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

“It takes talent to please the people in a sermon by a flowery style, a cheerful ethic, brilliant sallies and lively descriptions; but such a talent is inadequate. A better sort of talent neglects these extraneous ornaments, unworthy to be used in the service of the Gospel: such a preacher's sermon will be simple, strong and Christian.”

“It is not so easy to obtain a reputation by a perfect work as to enhance the value of an indifferent one by a reputation already acquired.”

Values Easy Perfect Reputation Indifferent Perfect Work

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“Banter is often a proof of want of intelligence.”

Want Proof Banter

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“A great mind is above insults, injustice, grief, and raillery, and would be invulnerable were it not open to compassion.”

Mind Would Be Grief Compassion Injustice Insult Great Minds

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“We do not live to think, but, on the contrary, we think in order that we may succeed in surviving.”

Thinking May Order Succeed Contrary Surviving

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“Love receives its death-wound from aversion, and forgetfulness buries it.”

Wounds Forgetfulness Aversion

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“The art of conversation consists far less in displaying much wit oneself than in helping others to be witty: the man who leaves your company pleased with himself and his own wit is very well pleased with you.”

Spirit Deals Conversation Cleverness

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“A man who knows how to make good bargains or finds his money increase in his coffers, thinks presently that he has a good deal of brains and is almost fit to be a statesman.”

Thinking Knows Men Deals Brain Know How Fit Increase Bargains Statesmen

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

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