“Some beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted.”
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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