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Biography - Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues:

French writer and moralist.
Born: 1715 - Died: 1747
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: France
France

The passions have taught men reason.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Reflexions and Maxims

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Quote source: Reflexions and Maxims

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(French, German)

Les passions ont appris aux hommes la raison.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes

Die Leidenschaften haben die Menschen die Vernunft gelehrt.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes

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The usual pretext of those who make others unhappy is that they do it for their own good.

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Consciousness of our powers augments them.

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Great thoughts come from the heart.

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The storms of youth occur between days of brilliant sunshine.

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Few maxims are true in every respect.

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