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Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues

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Biography - Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues:

French writer, moralist, and aphorist, born in Aix‑en‑Provence and died in Paris. After a military career, he devoted himself to moral reflection and writing. He is best known for his maxims on human nature, virtue, nobility of soul, and moral lucidity.
Born: 1715 - Died: 1747
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: France
France

The counsels of old age give light without heat, like the sun in winter.
Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Reflexions and Maxims


The counsels of old age give light without heat, like the sun in winter.

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Translation

Translation

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French
Les conseils de la vieillesse éclairent sans échauffer, comme le soleil d'hiver.
Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes

German
Die Ratschläge der Alten senden Licht, ohne zu wärmen, wie die Wintersonne.
Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues - Réflexions et maximes



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