A warning that our own distrust fuels suspicion of others appears, suggesting we blame others while fearing their tricks. He notes that passion can turn even the cleverest man into a madman. He also advises that playing the fool at times can protect us from being outwitted by cunning people.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld was a memoirist.
Quick Facts About Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Born
September 15, 1613
Died
March 17, 1680
Profession
Memoirist
About Francois de La Rochefoucauld
Francois de La Rochefoucauld was a French writer of maxims and memoirs who lived from 1613 to 1680.
![“The reason why lovers and their mistresses never tire of being together is that they are always talking of themselves. [Fr., Ce qui fait que amants et les maitresses ne s'ennuient point d'etre ensemble; c'est qu'ils parlent toujours d'eux memes.]” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/fcf/francois-de-la-rochefoucauld-1_being-together_the-reason-why-lovers-and-their-mistress_3032844.png)
