The love of justice in most men is simply the fear of suffering injustice.
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Plenty of people want to be pious, but no one yearns to be humble.
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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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