The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by some very fine things.

by piclry · January 11, 2018

The pleasure of criticizing takes away from us the pleasure of being moved by

A person’s worth in this world is estimated according to the value he puts on himself.

some very fine things. : Jean de La Bruyère

At the beginning and at the end of love, the two lovers are embarrassed to find themselves alone

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