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• The true way to be deceived is to think oneself more knowing than others.
  -- Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) -- Maxim 127...
• Usually we praise only to be praised.
  -- Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) -- Maxim 146...
• We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others. (Maxim 19)
• We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others.
  -- Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) -- Maxim 19...
• We pardon in the degree that we love. (Maxim 330)
• There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability. (Maxim 245)
• We are interested in others when they are interested in us. -- Publius Syrus (42 BC) -- Maxim 16
• The pleasure of love is in loving. We are happier in the passion we feel than in that we inspire.
  (Maxim 259)...
• While we stop to think, we often miss our opportunity. -- Publius Syrus (42 BC) -- Maxim 185