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Fortunate Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Fortunate persons hardly ever amend their ways: they always imagine that they are in the right when fortune upholds their bad conduct.” quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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“Fortunate persons hardly ever amend their ways: they always imagine that they are in the right when fortune upholds their bad conduct.”

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

About This Quote

Source Maximes, 1665

Fortune often protects the immoral, leading them to believe they are justified, which prevents self‑correction.

In simple terms: Wealth can blind people to their faults.

Key Takeaway

Question self‑justification.

Themes

morality fortune self‑deception hubris

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • political power
  • corporate ethics
  • personal relationships

Key Concepts

ethical psychology social influence moral luck

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does success affect self‑assessment?
  • Can humility counteract this bias?
A Different Perspective

Not all fortunate people are immoral.

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