The more I have to suffer, the more my character will grow.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
I don’t know any more than you what the future will hold. But my point of view is different. You see despair and I see cause for hope. I read the future in a way that is more agreeable than you do.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Facts are stubborn things.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Topics: Information
I am happy and content because I think I am.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Topics: Blessings, Positive Attitudes, Optimism, Happiness
A flatterer can risk everything with great personages.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Pride and conceit were the original sin of man.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Topics: Pride, Sin
A good doctor pursues his calling without any regard to a bad result. Otherwise, teaching in medical school might be called into question and where would we be then?
—Alain-Rene Lesage
It may be said that his wit shines at the expense of his memory.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
I wish you all manner of prosperity, with a little more taste.
—Alain-Rene Lesage
Topics: Style, Taste
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