Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Most people know no other way of judging men's worth but by the vogue they are in, or the fortunes they have met with.
Summary
This quote suggests that society often assesses a person's value based on their popularity or financial success. It implies that people tend to measure one's worth by the extent to which they are "in vogue" or their accomplishments in terms of fortune. The quote implies a lack of deeper understanding or appreciation for an individual's true qualities, such as character, skills, or inner values. It criticizes the tendency to judge others solely based on external indicators of success, highlighting the limitation of this narrow perspective.