It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men
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A selected quote by Jean de La Bruyère.
It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men
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I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.
I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle
I think, therefore I am.
Egotist: A person of low taste, more interested in himself than in me
Four seasons fill the measure of the year; there are four seasons in the mind of man
Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while