The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.


Maxim 162. - Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims (1665–1678)

François de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.

The art of using moderate abilities to advantage wins praise, and often acquires more reputation than actual brilliancy.