Kings turn men into coins to which they assign what value they like, and which others are obliged to accept at the official rate, and not at their re… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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Kings turn men into coins to which they assign what value they like, and which others are obliged to accept at the official rate, and not at their real worth

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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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