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Maxims
Réflexions ou sentences et maximes morales
Book • 1665
La Rochefoucauld's 'Maxims' is a seminal work of French literature, published in 1665.
It consists of hundreds of short, insightful maxims that critique human behavior, revealing the often hidden motives behind actions such as honor, friendship, love, and virtue.
The book is characterized by its cynical tone, suggesting that self-interest is a primary driver of human actions.
Despite its dark and pessimistic outlook, the work aims to promote self-awareness and understanding of the complexities of human nature.
La Rochefoucauld's writing style is notable for its precision and beauty, making his maxims memorable and impactful.
It consists of hundreds of short, insightful maxims that critique human behavior, revealing the often hidden motives behind actions such as honor, friendship, love, and virtue.
The book is characterized by its cynical tone, suggesting that self-interest is a primary driver of human actions.
Despite its dark and pessimistic outlook, the work aims to promote self-awareness and understanding of the complexities of human nature.
La Rochefoucauld's writing style is notable for its precision and beauty, making his maxims memorable and impactful.
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Ben Wilson as a famous French writer and philosopher whose book "Maxims" is a series of 504 short aphorisms.
Ben Wilson as a famous French writer and philosopher whose book "Maxims" is a series of 504 short aphorisms.
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The Gangster Philosopher: Francois de la Rochefoucauld
Mentioned by Elijah Millgram in the context of Nietzsche's early writing style, comparing it to Rochefoucauld's aphorisms.
Elijah Millgram on the Philosophical Life
