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Lifetime: 1613 - 1680 Passed: ≈ 345 years ago

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François VI. de La Rochefoucauld

Books by François VI. de La Rochefoucauld

Sätze aus der höhern Welt- und Menschenkunde Cover image

Sätze aus der höhern Welt- und Menschenkunde

Philosophy Non-Fiction Essays
Morality Satire Society Human Nature Ethics French Literature 17th Century Philosophy Pessimism Social Critique Maxims Aphorisms

This book, originally published in 1678, presents a collection of aphorisms and maxims by the French writer François VI. de La Rochefoucauld. The work offers a sharp and often cynical perspective on human behavior, exploring themes of self-interest,...