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On aime mieux dire du mal de soi-même que de n'en point parler.

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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Les querelles ne dureraient pas longtemps, si le tort n'était que d'un côté.

As it is the mark of great minds to say many things in a few words, so it is that of little minds to use many words to say nothing.

The coldness of women is a balance and burden they add to their beauty.

On aime mieux dire du mal de soi-même que de n'en point parler. - François de La Rochefoucauld

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