Reflections Or Sentences And Moral Maxims

Reflections Or Sentences And Moral Maxims is a collection of aphorisms and maxims written by French author Francois Duc De La Rochefoucauld. The book is divided into two parts, with the first containing 504 reflections on the nature of human behavior, morality, and society, and the second containing 255 moral maxims on various topics such as love, friendship, and self-interest.The reflections in the book are written in a concise and witty style, often highlighting the hypocrisy and self-interest that underlie human behavior. Rochefoucauld's observations are often cynical and pessimistic, but they also offer insights into the complexities of human nature and the social dynamics that shape our lives.The moral maxims in the second part of the book offer practical advice on how to navigate the complexities of social relationships and personal ethics. Rochefoucauld's advice is often blunt and uncompromising, urging readers to be honest with themselves and others, and to prioritize their own interests above all else.Overall, Reflections Or Sentences And Moral Maxims is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on human behavior and morality. Rochefoucauld's aphorisms and maxims have stood the test of time and continue to be widely read and studied today.There is a kind of politeness which is necessary in the intercourse among gentlemen, it makes them comprehend badinage, and it keeps them from using and employing certain figures of speech, too rude and unrefined, which are often used thoughtlessly when we hold to our opinion with too much warmth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.