We get so much in the habit of wearing disguises before others that we finally appear disguised before ourselves.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We should often blush for our very best actions, if the world did but see all the motives upon which they were done.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
In all professions each affects a look and an exterior to appear what he wishes the world to believe that he is. Thus we may say that the whole world is made up of appearances.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Our aversion to lying is commonly a secret ambition to make what we say considerable, and have every word received with a religious respect.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
It is easier to appear worthy of a position one does not hold, than of the office which one fills.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Nothing prevents one from appearing natural as the desire to appear natural.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We would frequently be ashamed of our good deeds if people saw all of the motives that produced them.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
We are more interested in making others believe we are happy than in trying to be happy ourselves.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
That good disposition which boasts of being most tender is often stifled by the least urging of self-interest.Francois de La Rochefoucauld
