We have as much right to complain about those who teach us … - François de La Rochefoucauld

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We have as much right to complain about those who teach us to know ourselves as that Athenian madman who complained about the doctor for having cured him of thinking he was rich

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 facile de paraître digne des emplois qu'on n'a pas que de ceux que l'on exerce.

Moderation has been called a virtue to limit the ambition of great men, and to console undistinguished people for their want of fortune and their lack of merit.

The magnanimity of princes is often but a policy to gain the love of their people.

We have as much right to complain about those who teach us to know ourselves as that Athenian madman who complained about the doctor for having cured… - François de La Rochefoucauld

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