Creative Quotations from Francois LaRochefoucauld (1613-1680)

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Francois LaRochefoucauld
(1613-1680) born on Sep 15

French author. He wrote "Maxims," 1665-85; Noted for biting observations on human conduct.

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Commonplace minds usually condemn what is beyond the reach of their understanding.

Nature creates ability; luck provides it with opportunity.

The only good imitations are those that poke fun at bad originals.

The height of cleverness is being able to conceal it.

We hardly find any persons of good sense save those who agree with us.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	In "Correct Quotes for DOS," WordStar International, 1991.
R:	In "The Speaker's Electronic Reference Collection," AApex Software, 1994.
A:	In "Instant Quotation Dictionary," by Donald O. Bolander, 1979.
N:	"Sentences et Maximes Morales," no. 245, 1678.
K:	In "Correct Quotes for DOS," WordStar International, 1991.