Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

A man's worth has its season, like fruit.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: September 15, 1613 - March 17, 1680

Topics

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When you do a writing job for a studio, one of the things you want to do is satisfy the expectations of your employer. That's a little bit different than when you sit down and write something to satisfy yourself, because then you're the employer.

Joel Coen

JobYourselfWritingExpectations

Bravely going out into the world and trying, yet still deep down believing you're ruled by your past circumstances, is like forgiving someone but still hoping they sit in something wet.

Jen Sincero

PastWorldDeepSomeoneTryingYou

I just felt like actors - I watched a lot of 'SNL,' and those guys just seemed like they were superheroes - that that wasn't a reality for anyone other than people with superhuman strength. So, I mean, I acted a little bit in high school, but the idea of doing it professionally was just never really an option.

Max Greenfield

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I fear becoming formulaic. Some of my books are.

John Sandford

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Refuse to accept the belief that your professional relevance, career success or financial security turns on the next update on the latest technology. Sometimes it's good to put the paddle down and just let the canoe glide.

Simon Mainwaring

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Nike doesn't want to make products for everyone - they want to make products for champions.

Simon Sinek

ChampionsWantEveryoneProducts

I'm not getting dressed to make a scene or, like, 'Oh, look what Westbrook has on today!' If I like something, I'll put it on. I go to the game. That's how it is.

Russell Westbrook

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I have a personal trainer who I work out with. She's amazing and as well as making sure I do loads of sit-ups and press-ups, she also keeps an eye on what I eat.

Mollie King

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And in movies you must be a gambler. To produce films is to gamble.

Douglas Sirk

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I don't just want to upset people and shock people by saying something really outrageous.

Chris Lilley

PeopleSayingWantUpsetSomething

My impressions of the Russian Revolution can be divided into two periods. The first period was when I showed deep sympathy. My second period is one of disappointment. This change was the result of close observation on the spot.

Chiang Kai-shek

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I'm gullible. I think people mean what they say.

Colin Trevorrow

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