About Francois de La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld, 2nd Duke of La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac (French: [fʁɑ̃swa d(ə) la ʁɔʃfuko]; 15 September 1613 – 17 March 1680) was an accomplished French moralist of the era of French Classical literature and author of Maximes and Memoirs, the only two works of his dense literary...
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We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.
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If you have to convince someone to stay with you, then they have already left.
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It is a sign of a creeping inner death when we no longer can praise the living.