“There are few things we should keenly desire if we really knew what we wanted.”
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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