Books quotes

Maxim 19

A golden theatre mask partly covering a reddish fox head on a small pedestal against dark emerald green. — Original artwork

Our virtues are most frequently but vices disguised.

François de la Rochefoucauld

Painterly cushioned armchair facing a bare wooden chair across a crack in a grey floor. — Original artwork

We have all sufficient strength to endure the misfortunes of others.

François de la Rochefoucauld