Quote of François de La Rochefoucauld - There is no praise we have...
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
There is no praise we have not lavished upon Prudence; and yet she cannot assure to us the most trifling event.
Note
Maxim 65
Quote source: Reflections, or Sentences and Moral Maxims
Translation
(French)
See also...
Quotes for: Prudence
There are hurricanes in human affairs, tempests of passion, when it is wise to retire to a harbor and ride it out at anchor. Remedies often make diseases worse.
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