Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their own quiet and a tenderness for their reputation.

Women's virtue is frequently nothing but a regard to their o

Summary

This quote suggests that women often prioritize their own peace of mind and the perception of their reputation over genuine virtue. The assertion is that their actions are typically driven by self-interest rather than a true moral or virtuous nature. It implies that women may make choices or behave in a certain way solely to maintain a sense of personal tranquility or to preserve their public image, rather than being guided by a deeper sense of integrity or ethical principles.

Topics

By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I've done business with people I've met in politics, who I w

I've done business with people I've met in politics, who I went to law school with, who I grew up with. Who do you do business with? People you meet in life.

Terry McAuliffe

A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is ev

A durable, long-term U.S.-China strategic relationship is even more important now than in previous decades. The relationship will continue to grow and prosper to the mutual benefit of all peoples.

We create things to watch them grow, Ruin, she said. To take

We create things to watch them grow, Ruin, she said. To take pleasure in seeing that which we love become more than it was before.

Brandon Sanderson

Love Creativity

Papa always makes it clear that he would like to know me as

Papa always makes it clear that he would like to know me as much more rational and lucid than the girls and women he gets to know during his analytic hours.

Goldstone has done terrible damage to the cause of truth and

Goldstone has done terrible damage to the cause of truth and justice and the rule of law. He has poisoned Jewish-Palestinian relations, undermined the courageous work of Israeli dissenters and most unforgivably increased the risk of another merciless IDF assault.

Norman G. Finkelstein

Dissent Human Rights Israel Gaza War Arab Israeli Conflict Goldstone Commission Israel Defense Forces

But...surely you know where your nephew is going?' she asked

But...surely you know where your nephew is going?' she asked, looking bewildered.'Certainly we know,' said Vernon Dursley. 'He's off with some of your lot, isn't he? Right, Dudley, let's get in the car, you heard the man, we're in a hurry.'Again, Vernon Dursley marched as far as the front door, but Dudley did not follow.'Off with some of our lot?'Hestia looked outraged. Harry had met the attitude before: witches and wizards seemed stunned that his closest living family took so little interest in the famous Harry Potter.'It's fine,' Harry assured her. 'It doesn't matter, honestly.''Doesn't matter?' repeated Hestia, her voice rising ominously.'Don't these people realise what you've been through? What danger you are in? The unique position you hold in the hearts of the anti-Voldemort movement?'Er - no, they don't,' said Harry. 'They think I'm a waste of space, actually, but I'm used to -''I don't think you're a waste of space.'If Harry had not seen Dudley's lips move, he might not have believed it.

Harry Potter Dudley Dursley Hestia Vernon Dursley

Let us change our traditional attitude to the construction o

Let us change our traditional attitude to the construction of programs. Instead of imagining that our main task is to instruct a computer what to do, let us concentrate rather on explaining to human beings what we want a computer to do.

Love lives on hope, and dies when hope is dead It is a flame

Love lives on hope, and dies when hope is dead It is a flame which sinks for lack of fuel.

Charles Caleb Colton

Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating

Happiness: an agreeable sensation arising from contemplating the misery of another.

Most books on witchcraft will tell you that witches work nak

Most books on witchcraft will tell you that witches work naked. This is because most books on witchcraft are written by men.

Terry Pratchett

There are, as we know, powerful and illustrious atheists. At

There are, as we know, powerful and illustrious atheists. At bottom, led back to the truth by their very force, they are not absolutely sure that they are atheists; it is with them only a question of definition, and in any case, if they do not believe in God, being great minds, they prove God.

Truth God Atheists Definition

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather on

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way: The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear, fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear.