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It is unjust to exact that men shall do out of deference to our advice what they have no desire to do for themselves.

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
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Unjust
Advice
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Deference

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