Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfe… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when than when too highly finished

François de La Rochefoucauld

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François VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld, le Prince de Marcillac (September 15 1613 – March 17 1680) was a noted French author of maxims and memoirs, as well as an example of the accomplished 17th-century nobleman.

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Alternative Names: François VI, Duc de La Rochefoucauld, Prince de Marcillac • François, Duc de La Rochefoucauld • François, duc de La Rochefoucauld

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Il est plus nécessaire d’étudier les hommes que les livres.

If we judge of love by the majority of its results it rather resembles hatred than friendship.

Tout le monde se plaint de sa mémoire, et personne ne se plaint de son jugement.

Some beautiful things are more impressive when left imperfect than when than when too highly finished - François de La Rochefoucauld

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