A Quote by Jean de la Bruyere

It is very rare to find ground which produces nothing; if it is not covered with flowers, with fruit trees and grains, it produces briers and pines. It is the same with man; if he is not virtuous, he becomes vicious.

Jean de la Bruyere

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Jean de la Bruyere
French - Philosopher
1645 - 1696

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