Quote by: Jean de la Bruyere

We should keep silent about those in power; to speak well of them almost implies flattery; to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly.


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Author Bio


  • NameJean de la Bruyere
  • Description17th-century French writer and philosopher
  • BornAugust 16, 1645
  • DiedMay 11, 1696
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionWriter; Essayist