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Jean de la Bruyere Quotes: A coxcomb is one whom simpletons believe to be a man of merit.
         

A coxcomb is one whom simpletons believe to be a man of merit.


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The spendthrift robs his heirs the miser robs himself.



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Courtly manners are contagious; they are caught at Versailles.

Courtly manners are contagious; they are caught at Versailles.



We are more sociable, and get on better with people by the heart than the intellect.

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A prince wants only the pleasure of private life to complete his happiness.

A prince wants only the pleasure of private life to complete his happiness.



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There is as much trickery required to grow rich by a stupid book as there is folly in buying it.



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