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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
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Philosopher
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Paris
France
Jean de La Bruyere
Men
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Doe
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A simple garb is the proper costume of the vulgar it is cut for them, and exactly suits their measure, but it is an ornament for those who have filled up their lives with great deeds. I liken them to beauty in dishabille, but more bewitching on that account.
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Praise, of all things, is the most powerful excitement to commendable actions, and animates us in our enterprises.
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A vain man finds it wise to speak good or ill of himself a modest man does not talk of himself.
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