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.
-- Jean de la Bruyere
   
Jean de la Bruyere   Name:
Jean de la Bruyere
Type:
Philosopher
Nationality:
French
Birth:
1645
Death:
1696
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