About Francois de La Rochefoucauld
François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (French: [fʁɑ̃swa d(ə) la ʁɔʃfuko]; 15 September 1613 – 17 March 1680) was a noted French moralist and author of maxims and memoirs. He is part of the literary movement of classicism and best known for his maxims. Although he only officially published his Memoirs and his Maxims, his literary production is dense.
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The height of cleverness is to be able to conceal it.
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He who lives without folly isn't so wise as he thinks.
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However rare true love may be, it is less so than true friendship.
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Defeat may serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out.