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François de La Rochefoucauld Quotes
In general, we give praise only that we may get it.
[On ne loue d’ordinaire que pour être loué.]
Source:
The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld (ed. Random House, 1959), (tr. Kronenberger), Maxim 146, Page 60
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François de La Rochefoucauld
Profession:
Writer, Essayist
Born:
June 13, 1865 – March 17, 1680
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