“Affectation discovers sooner what one is than it makes known what one would fain appear to be.”
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Moral reflections, sentences and maxims of Francis, duc de la Rochefoucauld
This book compiles the philosophical thoughts and maxims of Francis, duc de la Rochefoucauld, offering readers a glimpse into his perspective on human nature, morality, and social behavior. more
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“How many persons fancy they have experience simply because they have grown old!”
“Those who ought to be secure from calumny are generally those who avoid it least.”
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“Genius speaks only to genius.”
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“Nothing but religion is capable of changing pains into pleasures.”
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