FRANÇOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD QUOTES IX

French author (1613-1680)

Fortune never seems so blind to any as to those on whom she bestows no favors.

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Our envy always outlives the felicity of its object.

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It requires no small degree of ability to know when to conceal one's ability.

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The gratitude of most men is only a secret desire to receive more favours.

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