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“Temptations are a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence.”

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French poet born on August 6, 1651, and died on January 7, 1715. Francois Fenelon is renowned for his poetic works, which are characterized by their unique style and rich emotions, and have had a profound impact on the development of poetry both in France and around the world. more

“Children are taught to fear and obey; the avarice, pride, or timidity of parents teaches children economy, arrogance, or submission. They are also encouraged to be imitators, a course to which they are already only too much inclined. No one thinks of making them original, courageous, independent.”

Thinking Children Courses Parent Teach Economy Too Much Taught Pride Originals Independent Arrogance Courageous Submission Avarice Timidity Imitator

Book:La Bruyère and Vauvenargues: Selections from the Characters, Reflexions and Maxims

Source: La Bruyère and Vauvenargues: Selections from the Characters, Reflexions and Maxims

“Superstition would seem to be simply cowardice in regard to the supernatural.”

Seems Regard Cowardice Superstitions

Book:Θεοφραστου Χαρακτηρες

Source: Θεοφραστου Χαρακτηρες

“It's a question of prudence. Nobody has a high opinion of fishwives but who would dare offend them while walking through the fish market.”

Opinion Walking Fishes Dare Prudence

Book:Chamfort: Reflections on Life, Love & Society : Together with Anecdotes and Little Philosophical Dialogues

Source: Chamfort: Reflections on Life, Love & Society : Together with Anecdotes and Little Philosophical Dialogues

Quote by Francois Fenelon

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