Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes About Winning
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Ability wins us the esteem of the true men; luck, that of the people.
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There is a form of eminence which does not depend on fate; it is an air which sets us apart and seems to prtend great things; it is the value which we unconsciously attach to ourselves; it is the quality which wins us deference of others; more than birth, position, or ability, it gives us ascendance.
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Sincerity is an openness of heart; we find it in very few people; what we usually see is only an artful dissimulation to win the confidence of others.
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A wise man thinks it more advantageous not to join the battle than to win.
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The clemency of Princes is often but policy to win the affections of the people.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
- Born: September 15, 1613
- Died: March 17, 1680
- Occupation: Author