"We seldom praise anyone in good earnest, except such as admire us." ― Francois de La Rochefoucauld Topic(s): Good Tags: anyone, praise, seldom More From Francois de La Rochefoucauld "As it is the characteristic of great wits to say much in few words, so small wits seem to have the gift of speaking much and saying nothing." "There are few virtuous women who are not bored with their trade." "Old age is a tyrant, who forbids, under pain of death, the pleasures of youth." More In Good "Desperation is like stealing from the Mafia: you stand a good chance of attracting the wrong attention."― Douglas Horton "In France, everyone speaks French ’cause they think it’s cool. Gives ’em, gives ’em an excuse to smoke."― Scott Thompson "A man always has two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason."― J. P. Morgan