François La Rochefoucauld
François La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French author and moralist best known for his collection of maxims and reflections, which offer a keen insight into human nature and society. His aphorisms, characterized by their cynical tone, explore themes of vanity, hypocrisy, and the complexities of human behavior, establishing him as a significant voice in the moralist literature of the 17th century.
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François La Rochefoucauld created an aphoristic work that reflects pessimistic or even cynical ideas about existence.
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