Tenderness is the repose of passion.

Joseph Joubert
About This Quote

In the original French, this title was "La Courtoise", which means “The Courtly Manner.” The book is a collection of stories about a series of fictional characters. The stories are a blend of what we know of history, literature and mythology. All of the characters in the book are very rich and noble. They know the value of love and true friendship while also being able to laugh at themselves while keeping their dignity intact.

The knowledge they have about love is not only from their own experiences but from the experiences of others. In some instances, they even learn from their mistakes and use them to make their lives more meaningful.

Source: The Notebooks Of Joseph Joubert

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