Jean de la Bruyere Quotes


Hatred is so lasting and stubborn, that reconciliation on a sickbed certainly forebodes death.


Citations

La Bruyère, Jean de. The Characters of Jean de La Bruyère. Translated by Henri Van Laun, John C. Nimmo, 1885, p. 94.

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Jean de la Bruyere
Jean de la Bruyere
  • Born: August 16, 1645
  • Died: May 11, 1696
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Philosopher

Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.