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One should treat one's fate as one does one's health enjoy it when it is good, be patient with it when it is poor, and never attempt any drastic cure save as an ultimate resort.
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
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Prince de Marcillac
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