Quotes by La Rochefoucauld, Francois De

A refusal of praise is a desire to be praised twice. >>

It is great cleverness to know how to conceal our cleverness. >>

It is more easy to be wise for others than for ourselves. >>

Quotations about Intelligence and Intellectuals

Intelligence is that faculty of mind, by which order is perceived in a >>

Man is an intelligence, not served by, but in servitude to his organs. >>

It's good to be clever, but not to show it. >>

It's easier to be wise for others than for ourselves.

La Rochefoucauld, Francois De