Quotes by La Bruyere, Jean De

The court is like a palace of marble; it's composed of people very har >>

Politeness makes one appear outwardly as they should be within. >>

I would not like to see a person who is sober, moderate, chaste and ju >>

Quotations about Writers and Writing

Writing books is the closest men ever come to childbearing. >>

Nowadays three witty turns of phrase and a lie make a writer. >>

Most authors steal their works, or buy. >>

It requires more than mere genius to be an author.

La Bruyere, Jean De