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    When we seek reconciliation with our enemies, it is commonly out of a desire to better our own condition, a being harassed and tired out with a state of war, and a fear of some ill accident which we are willing to prevent.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    We rarely meet with any men of good sense except those that are of our own opinion.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)