Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes About Prudence
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The vices enter into the composition of the virtues, as poisons into that of medicines. Prudence collects and arranges them, and uses them beneficially against the ills of life.
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Prudence and love are inconsistent; in proportion as the last increases, the other decreases.
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Vices are ingredients of virtues just as poisons are ingredients of remedies. Prudence mixes and tempers them and uses them effectively against life's ills.
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As love increases, prudence diminishes.
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There is no praise we have not lavished upon prudence; and yet she cannot assure to us the most trifling event.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
- Born: September 15, 1613
- Died: March 17, 1680
- Occupation: Author