However we distrust the sincerity of those whom we talk wit… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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However we distrust the sincerity of those whom we talk with, we always believe them more sincere with us than with others.

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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Para el hombre ambicioso, el buen éxito disculpa la ilegitimidad de los medios.

There are bad people who would be less dangerous if they were quite devoid of goodness.

Tous ceux qui connaissent leur esprit ne connaissent pas leur coeur.

However we distrust the sincerity of those whom we talk with, we always believe them more sincere with us than with others. - François de La Rochefoucauld

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