“Jealousy is always born with love, but does not die with it. In jealousy there is more of self-love than of love to another.”
Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Author
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French author known for his wit and moral maxims. His works delve deeply into the flaws of human nature and the hypocrisy of society. more
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