Francois Quotes

When we disclaim praise, it is only showing our desire to be praised a second time. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld

When we are in love we often doubt that which we most believe. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld

When undertaking marriage, everyone must be the judge of his own thoughts, and take counsel from himself. - Francois Rabelais

When our vices quit us, we flatter ourselves with the belief that it is we who quit them. - Francois La Rochefoucauld

When our vices leave us, we like to imagine it is we who are leaving them. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld

When I took part in European leaders summits, it was sometimes unpleasant for me to hear Romanian, Polish, Portuguese, and Italian friends speak English, although I admit that on an informal basis, first contacts can be made in this language. Nevertheless, I will defend everywhere the use of the French language. - Francois Hollande

When I drink, I think; and when I think, I drink. - Francois Rabelais

When humor can be made to alternate with melancholy, one has a success, but when the same things are funny and melancholic at the same time, it's just wonderful. - Francois Truffaut

When a man must force himself to be faithful in his love, this is hardly better than unfaithfulness. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld