Big Frank has been reading aphorisms again (more from the king of aphorims - Magne). Here are a few of Big Franks's favorites from Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues, 18th century soldier and author - sometimes called the modern stoic. Of his many gems Big Frank chooses these. Why these? Well, because these resonate - right now.
The head does not understand the aims of the heart.
Patience is the art of hoping.
It is the heart's function to, fix the order of our aims, and that of the reason to pursue them.
We do not suspect our feelings of misleading us.
Self-interest is the guiding principle of prudence.
Solitude tries chastity very hard.
Men's passions are so many open roads that lead nowhere.
We rarely speak or write what we think.
If anyone accuses me of contradicting myself, I reply: Because I have been wrong once, or oftener, I do not aspire to be always wrong
Love is stronger than love of self, since one can love a woman in spite of her disdain.
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