“It is weakness which makes us hate an enemy and seek revenge, and it is idleness that pacifies us and causes us to neglect it.”
Quote by Jean de la Bruyere
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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
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