Francois de La Rochefoucauld Speak Quotations

We would rather speak ill of ourselves than not talk about ourselves at all.

If it requires great tact to speak to the purpose, it requires no less to know when to be silent.

We speak little if not egged on by vanity.

It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others.

It is most difficult to speak when we are ashamed of being silent.

Every one speaks well of his own heart, but no one dares speak well of his own mind.