“We can always make ourselves liked provided we act likable, but we cannot always make ourselves esteemed, no matter what our merits are.”
Quote by Nicolas Malebranche
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Nicolas Malebranche
Nicolas Malebranche (1638-1715) was a prominent French philosopher of the 17th century, known as one of the key figures in the development of rationalist philosophy. His thoughts have had a profound impact on subsequent philosophical thought. more
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