Coquetry is the essential characteristic, and the prevalent humor of women; but they do not all practice it, because the coquetry of some is restrained by fear or by reason.
Category: Flirtation Author: Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld Source: Maxims
There is one kind of robber whom the law does not strike at, and who steals what is most precious to men: time.
Category: Author: Napoleon I Source: Maxims
We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.
Category: Virtue Author: La Rochefoucauld Source: Maxims