Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

We are never so ridiculous by the qualities we have, as by those we affect to have.

We are never so ridiculous by the qualities we have, as by t

Summary

This quote implies that the qualities we pretend to possess can make us appear more foolish than the genuine qualities we actually possess. It suggests that hypocrisy and attempts to feign certain virtues or abilities often reveal our insecurities and lack of authenticity. By being true to oneself and embracing one's true qualities, we avoid the risk of appearing ridiculous through artificiality and pretentiousness.

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