Maxims: And Reflections Upon Man (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Francis, Duke Of La Rochefoucauld

 
9780265376928: Maxims: And Reflections Upon Man (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265376920 ISBN 13: 9780265376928
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Sharp, timeless observations on love, virtue, and human nature from a classic aphorist.

This edition gathers the compact maxims and moral sentences that probe why people act the way they do. Read in short, quotable lines, it offers a window into motives, vanity, courage, and the conflicts of everyday life. The book presents these ideas in a clear, accessible voice that resonates with readers of philosophy, literature, and psychology.

  • Concise, memorable aphorisms about love, jealousy, pride, and virtue
  • Insights into how we think, speak, and justify our actions
  • A timeless look at human behavior that stays relevant today
  • Accessible language suitable for quick reading or thoughtful reflection
Ideal for fans of classical philosophy and anyone drawn to enduring reflections on the human condition.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265376920
ISBN 13 
9780265376928
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
242

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