The maxims of men reveal their characters. [Fr., Les maximes des hommes decelent leur coeur.]

Proverbs (general) Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (CVII)

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Clearness ornaments profound thoughts. [Fr., La clarte orne les pensees profondes.]

Style Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions et Maximes (4)

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Obscurity is the realm of error. [Fr., L'obscurite est le royaume de l'erreur.]

Style Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions et Maxims (5)

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It is difficult to esteem a man as highly as he would wish. [Fr., Il est difficile d'estimer quelqu'un comme il veut l'etre.]

Vanity Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (LXVII)

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The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of pleasures. [Fr., Le fruit du travail est le plus doux des plaisirs.]

Work Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (200)

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Prosperity makes few friends. [Fr., La proserite fait peu d'amis.]

Prosperity Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (XVII)

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Indolence is the sleep of the mind. [Fr., L'indolence est le sommeil des esprits.]

Idleness Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (390)

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The wicked are always surprised to find ability in the good. [Fr., Les merchants sont toujours surpris de trouver de l'habilete dans les bons.]

Ability Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Reflexions (CIII)

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Clearness marks the sincerity of philosophers. [Fr., La clarte est la bonne foi des philosophes.]

Philosophy Quotes, by Luc de Clapier de Vauvanargues , Source: Pensees Diverses (no. 372, Gilbert's ed., 1857, vol. I, p. 475)

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