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A man will often believe himself a leader when he is led; while with his mind he endeavours to reach one goal, his heart insensibly drags him toward another.

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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Il est plus difficile de s’empêcher d’être gouverné que de gouverner les autres.

Listening well and answering well is one of the greatest perfections that can be obtained in conversation.

Dans les premières passions les femmes aiment l'amant, et dans les autres elles aiment l’amour.

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