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To be a great man it is necessary to turn to account all opportunities.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Age: 66 †
Born: 1613
Born: September 15
Died: 1680
Died: March 17
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François VI
Duc de La Rochefoucauld
Prince de Marcillac
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We are eager to believe that others are flawed because we are eager to believe in what we wish for.
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