Francois de La Rochefoucauld is one of the famous French authors of all times. He had penned a lot of maxims and memoirs. He was a thorough pessimistic and called himself melancholic. His own life had been a constant turmoil as he was involved in a lot of mishaps which was probably the reason behind his melancholic nature.
Despite this extremely sadistic tone, ... Francois de La Rochefoucauld biography|
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A great many mens gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: desire nothing valuable secret great |
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A man is sometimes as different from himself as he is from others. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: others himself different |
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A mans worth has its season, like fruit. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: worth season fruit |
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A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: greatest least blessings acquire which |
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A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: which blessings least greatest friend |
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A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win. (Francois de La Rochefoucauld) Related concepts: advantageous battle |
