« We're quick to know its smaller benefits and slow to penetrate its flaws. »
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Jean de La Bruyère
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Jean de La Bruyère
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« It lacks the idleness of the wise that a better name, and meditation, talk, read and be quiet is called work. »
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Jean de La Bruyère
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Jean de La Bruyère
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« The men are too busy themselves to have the leisure to penetrate or to discern others: here comes with a great merit and great modesty can be long ignored. »
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Jean de La Bruyère
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Jean de La Bruyère
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