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Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist, renowned for his sharp social observations and witty commentary. His book "The Characters" offered keen insights into the manners and vices of 17th-century French society. He remains celebrated for his eloquent style and penetrating critique of human nature. Here are 145 of his quotes:
Criticism is often not a science; it is a craft, requiring more good health than wit, more hard work than talent, more habit than native genius. In the hands of a man who has read widely but lacks judgment, applied to certain subjects it can corrupt both its readers and the writer himself.
Jean de La Bruyère
Mischievous wags are a kind of insects which are in everybody's way and plentiful in all countries. Real wit is rarely to be met with, and even if it be innate in a man, it must be very difficult to maintain reputation for it during any length of time; for, commonly, he that makes us laugh does not stand high in our estimation.
Jean de La Bruyère
Jean de La Bruyère
Occupation: French Philosopher
Born: August 16, 1645
Died: May 11, 1696
Quotes count: 145
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