Quote of François de La Rochefoucauld - Few people have the wisdom to...
Biography - François de La Rochefoucauld:
French moralist, author of maxims and memoirs.
Born: 1613 - Died: 1680
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1613 - Died: 1680
Period:
17th century
Place of birth: France
Few people have the wisdom to prefer the criticism that would do them good, to the praise that deceives them.
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Quotes about wisdom:
This is the highest wisdom that I own; freedom and life are earned by those alone who conquer them each day anew.
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