The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld [Hardcover] François de La Rochefoucauld

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Delve into the timeless wisdom of “The Maxims of La Rochefoucauld,” a classic collection of philosophical insights by François de La Rochefoucauld. This 1959 edition, published by Random House, offers a fresh translation by Louis Kronenberger, bringing new life to La Rochefoucauld’s piercing observations on human nature. Known for his penetrating analysis of motives and behavior, La Rochefoucauld explores themes of friendship, love, happiness, and human conduct with unmatched clarity and wit. This edition is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of French literature and philosophy, offering a window into the mind of one of the 17th century’s most astute thinkers.