Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes
When we enlarge upon the affection our friends have for us, this is very often not so much out of a sense of gratitude as from a desire to persuade people of our own great worth, that can deserve so much kindness.
Citations
La Rochefoucauld, François de. Moral Reflections, Sentences and Maxims of Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld. Translated by William Gowans, William Gowans, 1851, p. 89.
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François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac 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.