Genuine courage is to do without witnesses something that someone would be capable to do if the entire world would see.
Quote by François de la Rochefoucauld about courage, world
Quotes by François de la Rochefoucauld
3 quotes by François de la Rochefoucauld
François de la Rochefoucauld - french moralist and philosopher
Also called: François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac.
Was born on 15 sep 1613.
Died on 16 mar 1680, at 66 years old.
Died on 16 mar 1680, at 66 years old.
Origin country: France
Biography: François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac was a noted French moralist and author of maxims and memoirs. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims. Although he only officially published his Memoirs...
In the misfortune of our best friends we always find something which is not displeasing to us.
Quote by François de la Rochefoucauld about bad luck
The restored friendships require more care than those that have never been broken.
Quote by François de la Rochefoucauld about friendship
