We become so accustomed to disguise ourselves to others, that at last we are disguised to ourselves.
~ Rochefoucauld
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Rochefoucauld
Gratitude
Gratitude is like the good faith of traders—it maintains commerce; And we often pay, not because it is just to discharge our debts, but that we may more readily find people to trust us.
~ Rochefoucauld
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Moderate
The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliance.
~ Rochefoucauld
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