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Maxims

François de La Rochefoucauld
fr. Réflexions ou Sentences et Maximes morales · 1665
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Brief Overview

Brief Overview

Maxims is a collection of aphorisms and brief reflections by François de La Rochefoucauld, written in the 17th century. The book contains musings on morality, society, and human nature. The author analyzes human weaknesses, hypocrisy, pride, and vanity, expressing his ideas concisely and wittily. Maxims had a significant impact on European literary and philosophical thought, becoming a classic of the aphorism genre.

Maxims
Date of publication: 16 May 2024
Updated: 9 July 2024
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François de La Rochefoucauld
Original title: fr. Réflexions ou Sentences et Maximes morales · 1665
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