Rochefoucauld article about rochefoucauld by the free. Full text of moral reflections, sentences and maxims of. He studied at private schools in switzerland and austria, and, at age 15, he received a pat on. There are many jewels of expression to be found in this great book, which was a cornerstone of french philosophical writing. The contrast between the count s heroic patriotism and most of frances immoral fecklessness makes me wonder all over again at frances disgrace. He writes in the preface to the first edition that these reflections on human conduct will probably. French writer of sardonic aphorisms, published as maxims. No persons are more frequently wrong, than those who will not admit they are wrong.
Antoine de la rochefoucauld 18621959, 19th century rosicrucian francois de la rochefoucauld cardinal 15581645, french cardinal of the catholic church. Hain friswell simpson low, son, and marston, 188, fleet street. Descended from the ancient dukes of guienne, the founder of the family fulk or foucauld, a younger branch of. Download collected maxims and other reflections, francois. Who could fail to admire in the misfortune of even our closest friend there is something that doesnt quite displease us.
He is a man for our own impatient, distracted times. The story goes back over years to 980, when foucauld, the younger brother of the viscount of limoges, built the camp above the river tardoire and named it foucaulds rock. In britain, the greatgrandson would head the english cavalry at the battle of waterloo against napoleon and be made a marquess for his successes. The contrast between the counts heroic patriotism and most of frances immoral fecklessness makes me wonder all over again at frances disgrace. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. It is one of the most picturesque places on earth, a vast source of inspiration for many of its world famous poets, musicians, and painters.
Translated from the editions of 1678 and 1827 with introduction, notes, and some account of the author and his times. A new english translation paperback stack, edward m. Getting the chance to spend your holidays in france is truly a dream come true. Book from the collections of university of michigan language english. Descended from a distinguished and titled poitou family, he inherited the title of duke when his father died in 1653. Page 252 i shall submit to with the less regret, as, having seen during a long life a good deal of this world, i feel a growing curiosity to be acquainted with some other. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged.
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