A coxcomb is one whom simpletons believe to be a man of merit. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Every man is valued in this world as he shows by his conduct that he wishes to be valued. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
If you wish to be held in esteem, you must ssociate only with those who estimable. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
A man of the world must seem to be what he wishes to be thought. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
If men wish to be held in esteem, they must associate with those only who are estimable. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
We wish to constitute all the happiness, or, if that cannot be, the misery of the one we love. Explain - Jean de la Bruyere Writer · France
Nothing is as dangerous as an ignorant friend; a wise enemy is to be preferred. - Jean de La Fontaine Poet · France