Quote of Luc de Clapiers, marquis de Vauvenargues: The usual pretext of those who...
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
Born: 1715 - Died: 1747
Period:
18th century
Place of birth: France
The usual pretext of those who make others unhappy is that they do it for their own good.
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Delve within; within is the fountain of good, and it is always ready to bubble up, if you always delve.
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