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Simple truths are a relief from grand speculations.
Luc de Clapiers
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Luc de Clapiers
Age: 31 †
Born: 1715
Born: August 6
Died: 1747
Died: May 28
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All erroneous ideas would perish of their own accord if given clear expression.
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We are not greatly pleased that our friends should respect our good qualities if they venture to perceive our faults.
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Excessive distrust is not less hurtfJul than its opposite. Most men become useless to him who is unwilling to risk being deceived.
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We often quarrel with the unfortunate to get rid of pitying them.
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There are those who are so scrupulously afraid of doing wrong that they seldom venture to do anything.
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