"Liberality consists rather in giving reasonably than much" — Jean de La Bruyère

It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important

Source: A Case of Identity (1891)

Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty, and supped with infamy

Source: The Way to Wealth (1758)

Day: A period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent

Source: The Devil's Dictionary (1911)

It is the privilege of the gods to want nothing, and of godlike men to want little

In character, in manner, in style, in all things, the supreme excellence is simplicity

The unassuming youth seeking instruction with humility gains good fortune

Jean de La Bruyère Quote