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A man reveals his character even in the simplest things he does.
Jean de la Bruyere
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Jean de la Bruyere
Age: 50 †
Born: 1645
Born: August 16
Died: 1696
Died: May 10
Aphorist
Essayist
French Moralist
Lawyer
Philosopher
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France
Jean de La Bruyere
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Great things only require to be simply told, for they are spoiled by emphasis but little things should be clothed in lofty language, as they are only kept up by expression, tone of voice, and style of delivery.
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Extremes are vicious, and proceed from men compensation is just, and proceeds from God.
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When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.
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Amongst such as out of cunning hear all and talk little, be sure to talk less or if you must talk, say little.
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Widows, like ripe fruit, drop easily from their perch.
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The events we most desire do not happen or, if they do, it is neither in the time nor in the circumstances when they would have given us extreme pleasure.
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A pious man is one who would be an atheist if the king were.
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