In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.
More quotes from Anne Sophie Swetchine
Repentance is accepted remorse.
In this world of change, nothing which comes stays, and nothing which goes is lost.
There are words which are worth as much as the best actions, for they contain the germ of them all.
Youth should be a savings bank.
The ideal friendship is to feel as one while remaining two.
We expect everything and are prepared for nothing.
The chains which cramp us most are those which weigh on us least.
In order to have an enemy, one must be somebody. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force. A malicious enemy is better than a clumsy friend.
The best advice on the art of being happy is about as easy to follow as advice to be well when one is sick.
Strength alone knows conflict, weakness is born vanquished.
One must be a somebody before they can have a enemy. One must be a force before he can be resisted by another force.
We reform others unconsciously when we walk uprightly.
There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.
Our vanity is the constant enemy of our dignity.
The mind wears the colors of the soul, as a valet those of his master.
Travel is the frivolous part of serious lives, and the serious part of frivolous ones.