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• If we had no defects ourselves, we should not take so much pleasure in noting those of others.
  -- La Rochefoucauld...
• In the intercourse of life we please, often, by our defects than by our good qualities.
  -- La Rochefoucauld...
• There is great ability in knowing how to conceal one's ability.
  -- Francis, Duc de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) -- Maxim 245...
• Narrowness of mind is often the cause of obstinacy
  we do not easily believe beyond what we see. -- Francois Duc de la Rochefoucauld...
• Cunning and treachery are the offspring of incapacity. -- La Rochefoucauld
• So I invented diet shampoo! -- Mystery Science Theatre 3000
• Confidence contributes more to conversation than wit. -- Francois de La Rochefoucauld
• Gallantry consists in saying the most empty things in an agreeable manner. -- La Rochefoucauld
• Gratitude is merely the secret hope of further favors. -- Francious de la Rochefoucauld