Jean Jacques Rousseau

(1712—1778)

The English are proud; the French are vain.

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in vain

[in vain] {adv. phr.} 1. Without effect; without getting the desired result; without success. * /The drowning man called in vain for help./ * /To cry over spilled milk is […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

take one's name in vain

[take one's name in vain] {v. phr.} 1. To call upon (God) as a witness to your truth or honesty when you are lying; swear by (God) untruthfully. * /You […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

Voltaire

(1694-1778), French author philosopher He who serves his country well has no need of ancestors. www.sky-net-eye.com

Voltaire

(1694-1778), French author;philosopher To succeed in the world it is not enough to be stupid, you must also be well-mannered. www.sky-net-eye.com

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patrol

[patrol] See: [SHORE PATROL].

Public

[Public] See: [JOHN Q. PUBLIC].

La Rochefoucauld

In jealousy there is more of self love than of love to another.