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Biography - Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues:

French writer and moralist.
Born: 1715 - Died: 1747
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: France
France

Clarity is the good faith of philosophers.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Reflexions and Maxims

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Maxim 729

Source: Reflexions and Maxims

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(German, French)

Klarheit ist die Ehrlichkeit der Philosophen.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes

La clarté est la bonne foi des philosophes.

Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes

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