Vauvenargues

Quotes

• We are less hurt by the contempt of fools than by the luke-warm approval of men of intelligence.

• Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

• The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities and make the most of one's resources.

• You are not born for fame if you don't know the value of time.

• All grand thoughts come from the heart.

• Consciousness of our powers augments them.