Reflections
Or, Sentences and Moral Maxims
English translation · Translated by J. Hain Friswell and J. W. Willis Bund
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Praise, jealousy and friendship become tests of human motives in these compact observations by François duc de La Rochefoucauld. The numbered maxims repeatedly return to self-love, suggesting that apparently generous feelings can conceal a wish for approval or an advantage over others. A remark on admitting small faults sits near reflections on flattery, while other passages consider how chance reveals abilities and how affection shapes forgiveness. Their brevity leaves room to weigh each claim against ordinary experience.
This English edition pairs the maxims with longer reflections, three supplements, an introduction and notes by the translators. The preface explains the distinction between the author's final selection and material preserved from earlier editions or manuscripts. Quotations and comments alongside the sayings sometimes challenge their judgments.
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