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Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Nothing ought more to humiliate men who have merited great praise than the care they still take to boast of little things.”

Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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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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