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Maxims

by La Rochefoucauld ...

Translated by Leonard Tancock ...

The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced French intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms. ... Read more

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The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced French intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms.
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Maxims and Reflections

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“Maxims and Reflections” is a collection of wisdom and advice by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld, a noted French aristocrat, soldier and author. La Rochefoucauld was born in 1613 in Paris to a wealthy family and was well-educated in the traditional aristocratic studies of the time, which included military history, court etiquette, hunting, proper dress, comportment, and world relations. He took ... Read more

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“Maxims and Reflections” is a collection of wisdom and advice by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld, a noted French aristocrat, soldier and author. La Rochefoucauld was born in 1613 in Paris to a wealthy family and was well-educated in the traditional aristocratic studies of the time, which included military history, court etiquette, hunting, proper dress, comportment, and world relations. He took
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La Rochefoucauld Maxims

by La Rochefoucauld ...

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After abandoning politics when he was about forty, François, duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) began to write down his maxims, which were first published in book form in 1665. Poetic, ironic, and frequently humorous, his wise observations can also be blunt and brutally candid:Everyone blames his memory, no one his judgment.Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors.It is often merely ... Read more

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After abandoning politics when he was about forty, François, duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) began to write down his maxims, which were first published in book form in 1665. Poetic, ironic, and frequently humorous, his wise observations can also be blunt and brutally candid:Everyone blames his memory, no one his judgment.Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors.It is often merely
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Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims

Enriched edition. Aphorisms on Vanity, Love, Hypocrisy, and Self-Interest in Human Nature

by François duc de La Rochefoucauld ...

Translated by J. W. Willis Bund, J. Hain Friswell ...

In "Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims," François duc de La Rochefoucauld presents a masterful collection of aphorisms that incisively explore the complexities of human behavior and moral thought. Written in the 17th century, during a time of profound philosophical inquiry and the rise of individualism, Rochefoucauld's style is characterized by its brevity and sharpness, offering readers ... Read more

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In "Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims," François duc de La Rochefoucauld presents a masterful collection of aphorisms that incisively explore the complexities of human behavior and moral thought. Written in the 17th century, during a time of profound philosophical inquiry and the rise of individualism, Rochefoucauld's style is characterized by its brevity and sharpness, offering readers
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Reflections

Or, Sentences and Moral Maxims

by François Duc De La Rochefoucauld ...

We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.This famed work by a noted French author of the Renaissance era, seventeenth-century nobleman François de La Rochefoucauld, offers hundreds of brief, brutally honest observations of humankind and its self-serving nature. The perfect read for any realist—or anyone with the desire to evaluate their moral standing—this edition includes ... Read more

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We all have strength enough to endure the misfortunes of others.This famed work by a noted French author of the Renaissance era, seventeenth-century nobleman François de La Rochefoucauld, offers hundreds of brief, brutally honest observations of humankind and its self-serving nature. The perfect read for any realist—or anyone with the desire to evaluate their moral standing—this edition includes
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Reflections

by François Duc De La Rochefoucauld ...

What we term virtue is often but a mass of various actions and divers interests, which fortune, or our own industry, manage to arrange; and it is not always from valour or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste. "Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave; Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise, His pride in reasoning, not in acting, lies ... Read more

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What we term virtue is often but a mass of various actions and divers interests, which fortune, or our own industry, manage to arrange; and it is not always from valour or from chastity that men are brave, and women chaste. "Who combats bravely is not therefore brave, He dreads a death-bed like the meanest slave; Who reasons wisely is not therefore wise, His pride in reasoning, not in acting, lies
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Delphi Complete Works of François de La Rochefoucauld Illustrated

by François de La Rochefoucauld ...

Series Book 1 - Delphi Series Fifteen
François VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld was a seventeenth century moralist, who became the leading exponent of the ‘maxime’, a French literary form of epigram that expresses a harsh or paradoxical truth with brevity. He muses on honour, fate, friendship, love and the human tendency for self-delusion. His experience with the royal court during the Fronde influenced his thinking immensely. An exemplar ... Read more

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François VI, duc de La Rochefoucauld was a seventeenth century moralist, who became the leading exponent of the ‘maxime’, a French literary form of epigram that expresses a harsh or paradoxical truth with brevity. He muses on honour, fate, friendship, love and the human tendency for self-delusion. His experience with the royal court during the Fronde influenced his thinking immensely. An exemplar
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Discover the sharp insights of human nature in *Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims* by François duc de La Rochefoucauld. This collection of poignant aphorisms delves into the intricacies of love, virtue, and the complexities of social interactions, offering readers a mirror reflecting their own lives.What if the truths of life could be distilled into powerful maxims? La Rochefoucauld's ... Read more

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Discover the sharp insights of human nature in *Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims* by François duc de La Rochefoucauld. This collection of poignant aphorisms delves into the intricacies of love, virtue, and the complexities of social interactions, offering readers a mirror reflecting their own lives.What if the truths of life could be distilled into powerful maxims? La Rochefoucauld's
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Maxims

by Le Duc de La Rochefoucauld ...

These maxims of the French Duc remain one of the best books of its kind and have been translated into many languages and frequently into English. The present edition by John Heard noted translator of Ronsard von Hofmannsthal Clemenceau and others was originally published by Houghton Miflfin and long since out-of-print. It is issued complete and unabridged including the Sketch of the Author written ... Read more

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These maxims of the French Duc remain one of the best books of its kind and have been translated into many languages and frequently into English. The present edition by John Heard noted translator of Ronsard von Hofmannsthal Clemenceau and others was originally published by Houghton Miflfin and long since out-of-print. It is issued complete and unabridged including the Sketch of the Author written
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The Moral Maxims and Reflections of the Duke de la Rochefoucauld

by François duc de La Rochefoucauld ...

Our virtues are most frequently but vices in disguise.- Francois de La RochefoucauldIn the early 17th century, a French writer earned great acclaim for publishing a book of maxims that influenced French society centuries after he wrote. Important thinkers like Friedrich Nietzsche admired him, and literary critics bandied his name about in comparison and contrast to their own contemporaries. Around ... Read more

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Our virtues are most frequently but vices in disguise.- Francois de La RochefoucauldIn the early 17th century, a French writer earned great acclaim for publishing a book of maxims that influenced French society centuries after he wrote. Important thinkers like Friedrich Nietzsche admired him, and literary critics bandied his name about in comparison and contrast to their own contemporaries. Around
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Renaissance Philosophy

The Art of Worldly Wisdom; Reflections: Or, Sentences and Moral Maxims; and Maxims and Reflections

by Baltasar Gracián, François Duc De La Rochefoucauld, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ...

Wisdom for today's world from three great thinkers of the Renaissance era.This collection of three philosophical works by Renaissance men offers timeless advice on how to prosper and live morally in business, romance, religion, and society. Although written in the Renaissance era, these guides still resonate today and are collected here for easy reference.In The Art of Worldly Wisdom, Baltasar ... Read more

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Wisdom for today's world from three great thinkers of the Renaissance era.This collection of three philosophical works by Renaissance men offers timeless advice on how to prosper and live morally in business, romance, religion, and society. Although written in the Renaissance era, these guides still resonate today and are collected here for easy reference.In The Art of Worldly Wisdom, Baltasar
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Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims

by Francois duc de La Rochefoucauld ...

"Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a profound collection of aphorisms that delve into the complexities of human nature and social behavior. La Rochefoucauld's keen observations reveal the often contradictory motivations behind people's actions, highlighting themes of vanity, self-interest, and the intricacies of relationships. His concise and ... Read more

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"Reflections; or Sentences and Moral Maxims" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a profound collection of aphorisms that delve into the complexities of human nature and social behavior. La Rochefoucauld's keen observations reveal the often contradictory motivations behind people's actions, highlighting themes of vanity, self-interest, and the intricacies of relationships. His concise and
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