Reflections Or Sentences And Moral Maxims
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
108
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/0,7 cm
Gewicht
219 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-4419-6
Reflections or Sentences and Moral Maxims is a collection of aphorisms, or short, pithy statements, on human nature and behavior by French nobleman and writer Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld. Originally published in 1665, the book is divided into two parts. The first part contains over 500 maxims on topics such as love, friendship, virtue, and self-interest. The second part includes longer reflections on various subjects, including human weakness, the nature of love, and the role of society in shaping our behavior. Rochefoucauld's writing is known for its wit, insight, and cynicism. He is critical of human nature and exposes the hypocrisy and self-interest that often motivates our actions. Despite this, his writing is not without hope, as he suggests that by recognizing our flaws and limitations, we can strive to be better people. Reflections or Sentences and Moral Maxims has been widely read and studied for centuries and is considered a classic of French literature. It continues to be relevant today, offering timeless insights into the complexities of human nature and behavior.There is a kind of politeness which is necessary in the intercourse among gentlemen, it makes them comprehend badinage, and it keeps them from using and employing certain figures of speech, too rude and unrefined, which are often used thoughtlessly when we hold to our opinion with too much warmth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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