Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis Born : August 20, 1719 Died : November 26, 1787 Browse All Authors Top 6 quotes by Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis Human nature is so weak that the honest men who have no religion make me fret with their perilous virtue, as rope-dancers with their dangerous equilibrium. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis rope dancer men Since we are exposed to inevitable sorrows, wisdom is the art of finding compensation. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis inevitable sorrow art To judge of the real importance of the individual, we should think of the effect his death would produce. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis real death thinking The uncertainty of events disturbs the purest enjoyments. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis enjoyment uncertainty events It is because gold is rare that gilding has been invented, which, without having its solidity, has all its brilliancy. Thus, to replace the kindness we lack, we have devised politeness which has all its appearance. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis appearance gold kindness Reflection increases the vigor of the mind, as exercise does the strength of the body. Francis de Gaston, Chevalier de Levis reflection mind exercise
