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Men dissimulate their dearest, most constant, and most virtuous inclination from weakness and a fear of being condemned.
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
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Inclination
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Dearest
Condemned
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