Duc de Duras

Famous quotes containing the words duc de, duc and/or duras:

    “Many men are contemptuous of riches; few can give them away.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    “It seems that nature, having taken such wise care to fit the organs of our body for our happiness and convenience, gave us also pride, to spare us the pain of knowing our own imperfections.”
    —François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    “The best way to fill time is to waste it.”
    —Marguerite Duras (b. 1914)