We promise according to our hopes and perform according to … - François de La Rochefoucauld

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We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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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.

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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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El apego o la indiferencia de los filósofos a la vida no es mas que una complacencia de su amor propio; de que debemos disputar tanto como del gusto del paladar, o de la elección de los colores.

We easily forgive in our friends those faults we do not perceive.

Nobody deserves to be praised for goodness unless he is strong enough to be bad, for any other goodness is usually merely inertia or lack of will-power.

We promise according to our hopes and perform according to our fears. - François de La Rochefoucauld

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