Quote of François de La Rochefoucauld - It would seem that nature, which...
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
It would seem that nature, which has so wisely ordered the organs of our body for our happiness, has also given us pride to spare us the mortification of knowing our imperfections.
Note
Maxim 36
Source: Reflections, or Sentences and Moral Maxims
Translation
(French)
See also...
Quotes about nature:
Quotes for: body
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, not to worry about the future, or not to anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Quotes for: pride
Nothing has been purchased more dearly than the little bit of reason and sense of freedom which now constitutes our pride.
François de La Rochefoucauld also said...
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