The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld

The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld is a collection of aphorisms written by the French writer and moralist Fran�����ois de La Rochefoucauld. Originally published in 1665, the book contains over 500 brief reflections on human behavior, relationships, and society. La Rochefoucauld's maxims are known for their incisive wit and psychological insight, and they offer a penetrating analysis of the motivations and desires that drive human behavior. Among the themes explored in the book are love, friendship, ambition, jealousy, and hypocrisy. The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld has been widely admired for its literary style and philosophical depth, and it remains a classic of French literature. This edition includes an introduction by the translator, which provides historical context and discusses the significance of La Rochefoucauld's work.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.