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Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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French author known for his wit and moral maxims. His works delve deeply into the flaws of human nature and the hypocrisy of society.

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Famous Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

“Fortune never appears so blind as to those to whom she does no good.”

Doe Blind Fortune Good Fortune

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“The greater part of mankind judge of men only by their fashionableness or their fortune.”

Men Greater Mankind Fashion Judging Fortune

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“To be a great man it is necessary to know how to profit by the whole of our good fortune.”

Knows Men Whole Know How Greatness Fortune Profit Great Men Good Fortune

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“However great the advantages given us by nature, it is not she alone, but fortune with her, which makes heroes.”

Given Hero Advantage Fortune Heroism

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Happy people rarely correct their faults; they consider themselves vindicated, since fortune endorses their evil ways.”

People Way Happiness Evil Fortune Faults Happy People Vindicated

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“It takes more strength of character to withstand good fortune than bad.”

Character Fortune Good Fortune Miscellaneous Strength Of Character

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

About the Author

Born: September 15, 1613
Died: March 17, 1680
Known for: Author
Quotes: 1097

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