Duc de Richelieu

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    It is necessary, in order to know things well, to know the particulars of them; and these, being infinite, make our knowledge ever superficial and imperfect.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    One can find women who have never had one love affair, but it is rare indeed to find any who have had only one.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    Secrecy is the first essential in affairs of the State.
    —Duc De Richelieu (1585–1642)