The impossibility I find myself in to prove that God does not exist proves to me his existence.
Jean de La Bruyere Quotes
We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.
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| Birth: | 16th August, 1645 |
| Death: | 10th May, 1696 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Author, Moralist, Philosopher |
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Jean de La Bruyere was born in Paris, France. He was a French philosopher, author and moralist. He wrote several books include: Les Caracteres, Maximes et pensées, The Characters of Jean de La Bruyere, and La Bruyère and Vauvenargues.
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