“Patience is the art of hoping.”
Quote by Luc de Clapiers
Work
La Bruyère and Vauvenargues: Selections from the Characters, Reflexions and Maxims
The volume offers readers a curated selection of insights and wisdom from the works of Jean de La Bruyère and Charles Louis de Secondat, Baron de Vauvenargues. These selections are drawn from their respective collections of characters, reflections, and maxims, showcasing their philosophical and moral perspectives. more
Author
Luc de Clapiers
Luc de Clapiers, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a prominent French writer, philosopher, historian, and an influential figure of the Enlightenment, born on August 6, 1715, and died on May 28, 1747. His works, characterized by satire and humor, have had a profound impact on literature and thought. more
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“Spare no expense to make everything as economical as possible.”
“To bear other people's afflictions, everyone has courage and enough to spare.”
“Wise is the person at either end. Who can in due measure spare as well as spend.”
“When you are laboring for others, let it be with the same zeal as if it were for yourself.”