"There is a kind of elevation which does not depend on fortune; it is a certain air which distinguishes us, and seems to destine us for great things; it is a price which we imperceptibly set upon ourselves"
- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
About this Quote
This quote speaks to the idea that there is a specific quality that some people possess that sets them apart from the rest. This quality is not something that can be purchased or earned through luck or fortune, but rather something that is fundamental in the person. It is an air of confidence and self-assurance that gives the person a sense of worth and worth. This quality is something that is not easily seen, however it is something that is felt by those around them. It is a sensation of being destined for achievement, and it is something that is valued by those who recognize it. This quote speaks to the concept that all of us have something special within us, which it is up to us to acknowledge and support it. We need to trust ourselves and our abilities, and make every effort to reach our full potential. We need to think that we are capable of accomplishing great things, and that we deserve the effort.
"To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization"
"Having soon discovered to be great, I must appear so, and therefore studiously avoided mixing in society, and wrapped myself in mystery, devoting my time to fasting and prayer"
