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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The classic collection of wise phrases and advisory maxims by
Rochefoucauld is published here in hardcover, complete with
annotations. Originally written in the aftermath of decades spent
in the lively and politically charged French court, Rochefoucauld
had honed his wit and wisdom through having lived among and dealt
with people. Admired in France for his shrewd conduct and opinions,
Rochefoucauld neither praised humanity for its achievements and
virtues nor condemned it for its flaws, excess pride and sins. His
famous Reflections encapsulate an attitude cultivated by experience
at a time of intellectual awakening in France. Rochefoucauld's
even-handed nature receives due prominence in this book: his maxims
are pithy and incisive, witty and occasionally profound. Something
of a progenitor to Oscar Wilde for his sharp brevity, Rochefoucauld
nevertheless carefully pruned and edited his maxims during his
lifetime, while a few were added by admirers posthumously.
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