We always like those who admire us; we do not always like t… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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We always like those who admire us; we do not always like those whom we admire

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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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.

Si nous résistons à nos passions, c'est plus par leur faiblesse que par notre force.

Il est plus facile de paraître digne des emplois qu'on n'a pas que de ceux que l'on exerce.

We always like those who admire us; we do not always like those whom we admire - François de La Rochefoucauld

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