Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues quotes
Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues was a French writer, moralist, and philosopher. His essays and reflections focused on human nature, virtue, and clarity of thought. He is remembered for his aphorisms and profound influence on French moral philosophy. Here are 102 of his quotes:
As soon as an opinion becomes common it is sufficient reason for men to abandon it and to uphold the opposite opinion until that in its turn grows old, and they require to distinguish themselves by other things. Thus if they attain their goal in some art or science, we must expect them soon to cast it aside to acquire some fresh fame, and this is partly the reason why the most splendid ages degenerate so quickly, and, scarcely emerged from barbarism, plunge into it again.
Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues