Jean de la Bruyere Quotes


When a plain-looking woman is loved, it is certain to be very passionately ; for either her influence on her lover is irresistible, or she has some secret and more irresistible charms than those of beauty.


Citations

La Bruyère, Jean de. The Characters of Jean de La Bruyère. Translated by Henri Van Laun, John C. Nimmo, 1885, p. 101.

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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.