Quote of Jean de La Bruyere - We should keep silent about those...
Biography - Jean de La Bruyere:
French philosopher and moralist.
Born: 1645 - Died: 1696
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1645 - Died: 1696
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
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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