Maxims

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Overview

The philosophy of La Rochefoucauld, which influenced intellectuals as diverse as Voltaire, Nietzsche and the Jansenists, is captured here in more than 600 penetrating and pithy aphorisms.

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Book details & editions

ISBN	014044095X
Publisher	Penguin Classics
Publication date	January 1665
Language	English
Pages	126 pages

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François de La Rochefoucauld

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Known for writing in a clear, engaging, and easy-to-follow style. The work feels natural and flows smoothly, making it enjoyable from beginning to end.