Timidity is a fault for which it is dangerous to reprove persons whom we wish to correct of it. Francois De La Rochefoucauld Next Quote Great souls are not those who have fewer passions and more virtues than others, but only those who have greater designs. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld Previous Quote To achieve greatness one should live as if they will never die. - Francois De La Rochefoucauld