The cause why the majority of women are so little given to … - François de La Rochefoucauld

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The cause why the majority of women are so little given to friendship is, that it is insipid after having felt love.

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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The cause why the majority of women are so little given to friendship is, that it is insipid after having felt love. - François de La Rochefoucauld

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