Maxims by François duc de La Rochefoucauld
Reflections or Sentences and Moral Maxims
This book is a classic collection of witty, pithy, and often cynical aphorisms that delve into the nature of human behavior, morality, and society. The author, a 17th-century French nobleman, uses his sharp observations to explore themes such as love, friendship, vanity, and the complex interplay between self-interest and virtue. His maxims reveal the paradoxes and ironies of the human condition, suggesting that our actions are frequently driven by hidden motives and that genuine altruism is rare. The work invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and to question the authenticity of their emotions and actions.
The 779th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1665
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Collected Maxims And Other Reflections
- Massime
- Maximes
- Maximes Et Réflexions Diverses
- Maxims and Moral Reflections
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