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A liar is a man who does now know how to deceive, a flatterer one who only deceives fools: he who knows how to make skilful use of the truth, and understands its eloquence, can alone pride himself in cleverness.
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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The maxim that men are not to be praised before their death was invented by envy and too lightly adopted by philosophers.
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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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As it is natural to believe many things without proof, so, despite all proof, is it natural to disbelieve others.
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Hope deceives more men than cunning does.
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It is difficult to esteem a man as highly as he would wish.
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Simple truths are a relief from grand speculations.
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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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