02061cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500490016526400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800570043152011550048853400450164365300110168885600430169999900170174214913UtSlPG20260610133341.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aLa Rochefoucauld, François duc de,d1613-168010aRéflexions ou sentences et maximes morales 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-02-05  aThis Etext was prepared by Ebooks libres et gratuits  a"Réflexions ou sentences et maximes morales" by François duc de La Rochefoucauld is a collection of moral reflections and maxims written in the mid-17th century. This work delves into the complexities of human character, highlighting the often duplicitous nature of virtues and vices. The author offers keen insights into the motivations behind human behavior, primarily focusing on themes of vanity, self-interest, and the interplay between love and jealousy.  The opening portion presents a series of maxims that explore the intricate dynamics of human emotions and relationships. La Rochefoucauld asserts that many of what we consider virtues are merely disguised vices, urging readers to examine the motivations behind their actions. He articulates the power of self-love and how it influences both personal relationships and societal interactions. Through sharp observations, he illustrates the paradox of human nature, where love can foster jealousy, and pride can masquerade as virtue, setting the tone for a broader existential inquiry into morality and personal integrity in social contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMaxims40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14913  c56301d56301