The love of justice in most men is simply the fear of suffering injustice.
François de La Rochefoucauld Quotes
Absence diminishes minor passions and inflames great ones, as the wind douses a candle and fans a fire.
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| Birth: | 15th September, 1613 |
| Death: | 17th March, 1680 |
| Nationality: | French |
| Profession: | Writer |
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François de La Rochefoucauld was born in Paris, France. He was a French writer, best known for his Maxims. Although it has officially released his memoirs and his maxims, his literary production is dense.
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