About François de La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French writer and moralist best known for his collection of maxims, "Réflexions ou sentences et maximes morales," which reflects his keen insight into human nature and social behavior. A member of the French nobility, La Rochefoucauld was an astute observer of the intricacies of court life and relationships, and his work explores themes of ambition, love, and hypocrisy, laying the groundwork for modern psychological thought. His sharp wit and depth of understanding continue to resonate in literary and philosophical circles today.
