Top 15 Jean de La Bruyère Quotes

Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its brevity.

Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.

Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think.

The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things.

Such a great misfortune, not to be able to be alone.

There are only three events in a man's life; birth, life and death; he is not conscious of being born, he dies in pain and he forgets to live.

The most exquisite pleasure is giving pleasure to others.

We keep a special place in our hearts for people who refuse to be impressed by us.

Out of difficulties, grow miracles

Sudden love takes the longest time to be cured.

Most men make use of the first part of their life to render the last part miserable.

The unnamed should not be mistaken for the nonexistent.

When a book raises your spirit, and inspires you with noble and manly thoughts, seek for no other test of its excellence. It is good, and made by a good workman.

Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.

If poverty is the mother of all crimes, lack of intelligence is their father.