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Prosperity makes few friends.

Luc de Clapiers

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Luc de Clapiers
Age: 31 †
Born: 1715
Born: August 6
Died: 1747
Died: May 28
Essayist
Military Personnel
Philosopher
Writer
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Prosperity
Friends
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We are almost always guilty of the hate we encounter.
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Commerce is the school of cheating.
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We can console ourselves for not having great talents as we console ourselves for not having great places. We can be above both in our hearts.
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Our virtues are dearer to us the more we have had to suffer for them. It is the same with our children. All profound affection admits a sacrifice.
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