Francois de La Rochefoucauld Sat Quotations

A person well satisfied with themselves is seldom satisfied with others, and others, rarely are with them.

Were we faultless, we would not derive such satisfaction from remarking the faults of others.

Nothing should lessen our satisfaction with ourselves as much as when we notice that we disapprove of something at one time that we approve of at another time.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

Conceit causes more conversation than wit.

Consolation for unhappiness can often be found in a certain satisfaction we get from looking unhappy.

Nothing ought in reason to mortify our self-satisfaction more that the considering that we condemn at one time what we highly approve and commend at another.

Confidence in conversation has a greater share than wit.