"Il faut de plus grandes vertus pour soutenir la bonne fortune que la mauvaise. "It takes greater virtues to withstand good fortune than bad fortune. - François de La Rochefoucauld

"Il faut de plus grandes vertus pour soutenir la bonne fortune que la mauvaise.

"It takes greater virtues to withstand good fortune than bad fortune.

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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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It takes greater virtues to bear good fortune than bad.
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Existen tres tipos de ignorancia:
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Lo que se sabe, saberlo mal
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