Man often thinks he is in control when he is being controlled, and while his mind is striving in one direction his heart is imperceptibly drawing him… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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Engraved portrait of François de La Rochefoucauld, facing left

Man often thinks he is in control when he is being controlled, and while his mind is striving in one direction his heart is imperceptibly drawing him in another

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About François de La Rochefoucauld

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.

Biography information from Wikiquote · Portrait adapted from Wikimedia Commons, Théodore Chassériau (Public domain / CC0)

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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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In all aspects of life, we take on a part and an appearance to seem to be what we wish to be — and thus the world is merely composed of actors.
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