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Absence diminishes small loves and increases great ones, as the wind blows out the candle and fans the bonfire. Behind almost every one of these maxims, or aphorisms, there lies a challenge to an ordinary, flattering view of ourselves. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Translated from the editions of 1678 and 1827 with introduction, notes, and some account of the author and his times by j. Who could fail to admire in the misfortune of even our closest friend there is something that doesnt quite displease us. This edition includes the 504 maxims of the definitive, fifth edition of 1678, along with 7 other maxims which were either withdrawn from earlier editions or published posthumously. History and archaeology books literature books biographies, memoirs and general nonficton books philosophy and religion books social science books. He saw firsthand the conniving and social duplicity that went on amongst members of. Maxims, french maxims, early works to 1800, translations into english, french didactic.

Maximes et reflexions morales english edition ebooks. Reflexions ou sentences et maximes morales ebook por. Poetic, ironic, and frequently humorous, his wise observations can al. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Reflexions ou sentences et maximes morales french edition ebook. His experience with the royal court during the fronde influenced his maximes immensely. There are many jewels of expression to be found in this great book, which was a cornerstone of french philosophical writing. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Confira tambem os ebooks mais vendidos, lancamentos e livros digitais exclusivos. French free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. Rochefoucauld as rochefoucauld his maxims drew from nature i believe them true.