Inspirational Quotations

Inspirational Quotes by Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues (French Moralist)

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues (1715–47,) was a distinguished French writer and moralist renowned for his profound philosophical observations and contemplations on the nature of humanity. His belief in the inherent goodness of individuals contributed to a shift in perspective away from the pessimistic outlook on human nature expounded by 17th-century intellectuals such as Blaise Pascal and the Duke de La Rochefoucauld.

Born into an aristocratic family in Aix-en-Provence, France, Vauvenargues received a classical education that shaped his intellectual pursuits. Despite being confined to a wheelchair due to a physical disability, Vauvenargues exhibited an extraordinary intellect and an indomitable spirit. He developed a profound comprehension of human emotions, character, and the intricate dynamics of society, which he expressed through his writings.

Vauvenargues’ notable works, including Introduction à la connaissance de l’esprit humain (1746; ‘Introduction to the Knowledge of the Human Mind’) and Réflexions et maximes (1746; ‘Reflections and Maxims,’) provided profound insights into the human condition. He stressed the significance of individualism, moral integrity, and the pursuit of personal excellence.

Although tuberculosis tragically cut short his life at 32, Vauvenargues left behind a substantial collection of philosophical and literary works that continue to inspire and stimulate contemplation. His writings have influenced subsequent generations of thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche and Jean-Paul Sartre.

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Most people grow old within a small circle of ideas, which they have not discovered for themselves. There are perhaps less wrong-minded people than thoughtless.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Perception, Awareness

Emotions have taught mankind to reason.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Perspective, Emotions

The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small talents and great ambitions.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Acceptance

Indolence is the sleep of the mind.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues

Lazy people are always anxious to be doing something.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Laziness

Necessity relieves us from the embarrassment of choice.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Decisions

When thought is too weak to be simply expressed, it’s clear proof that it should be rejected.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Time Management, Simplicity, Value of a Day, Thoughts

We discover in others what others hide from us, and we recognize in others what we hide from ourselves.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Discovery

There is nothing that fear and hope does not permit men to do.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Motivational, Fear, Faith, Belief, Hope, Motivation

We cannot be just unless we are kind-hearted.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Kindness

Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection admits a sacrifice.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Sacrifice

We don’t have enough time to premeditate all our actions.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Secrets of Success, Decisions

A new principle is an inexhaustible source of new views.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Discovery

The fruits of labor are the sweetest of all pleasures.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Labor

Those who can bear all can dare all.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Endurance

Excessive distrust of others is not less hurtful than its opposite.—Most men become useless to him who is unwilling to risk being deceived.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues

There are those who are so scrupulously afraid of doing wrong that they seldom venture to do anything.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Anxiety, Fear

A man who loves only himself and his pleasures is vain, presumptuous, and wicked even from principle.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Self-love

Give help rather than advice.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Advice

No one is more liable to make mistakes than the man who acts only on reflection.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Instincts, Reason

The idle always have a mind to do something.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Laziness

The fruit derived from labor is the sweetest of all pleasures.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Labor

We must expect everything and fear everything from time to time.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Expectations

If people did not compliment one another there would be little society.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Praise, Compliments

One promises much, to avoid giving little.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Promises

Of all pleasures the fruit of labor is the sweetest.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Work, Labor

There are men who are happy without knowing it.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Blessings, Happiness

Great men undertake great things because they are great; and fools because they think them easy.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Greatness, Motivation, Wisdom

Generosity gives assistance, rather than advice.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Service, Generosity

Clarity is the counterbalance of profound thoughts.
—Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues
Topics: Thinking, Thought, Thoughts

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