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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When our friends have deceived us we owe them but indifference to the tokens of their friendship, yet for their misfortunes we always owe them pity.

N’aimer guère en amour est un moyen assuré pour être aimé.

It is a great folly to wish to be wise alone.

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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