Luc de Clapiers Quote

The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.


Reflections and Maxims (1746)


The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.

The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.

The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.

The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.