Francois de Fenelon

Showing quotations 1 to 6 of 6 total All wars are civil wars, because all men are brothers. Francois de FenelonChildren are very nice observers, and will often perceive your slightest defects. In general, those who govern children, forgive nothing in them, but everything in themselves. Francois de FenelonDiscouragement is simply the despair of wounded self-love. Francois de FenelonIf the riches of the Indies, or the crowns of all the kingdom of Europe, were laid at my feet in exchange for my love of reading, I would spurn them all. Francois de FenelonIf we were faultless we should not be so much annoyed by the defects of those with whom we associate. Francois de FenelonIt is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are, the more gentle and quiet we become toward the defects of others. Francois de Fenelon

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