Jean Bruyere
Jean Bruyere
either others stupidity ways
There are only two ways of getting on in the world either by one's own industry, or by the stupidity of others
fine moved pleasure
The pleasure of criticizing robs us of the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things.
excesses few finer
There are few finer excesses in the world than an excess of gratitude.
comedy life tragedy
Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think.
account attained estate fall faults high men
We see men fall from high estate on account of the very faults through which they attained it
depended deserved generous great honest report resolute
There is a report that Piso is dead; it is a great loss; he was an honest man, who deserved to live longer; he was intelligent and agreeable, resolute and courageous, to be depended upon, generous and faithful.' Add: 'provided he is really dead'.