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Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes:

Ocupation: Author

Life: September 15, 1613 - March 17, 1680

Birthday: September 15

Death: March 17

Though men are apt to flatter and exalt themselves with their great achievements, yet these are, in truth, very often owing not so much to design as chance.

- Francois de La Rochefoucauld

topic: Men, Design, Owing, Great Achievement

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