Jean de la Bruyere Quotes


For a long time visits among lovers and professions of love are kept up through habit, after their behavior has plainly proved that love no longer exists.


Citations

La Bruyère, Jean de. The Characters of Jean de La Bruyère. Translated by Henri Van Laun, John C. Nimmo, 1885, p. 115.

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Jean de la Bruyere
Jean de la Bruyere
  • Born: August 16, 1645
  • Died: May 11, 1696
  • Nationality: French
  • Profession: Philosopher

Jean de La Bruyère was a French philosopher and moralist, who was noted for his satire.