About La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680) was a French author renowned for his sharp and insightful maxims and reflections on human nature and morality. His most famous work, "Maximes," explores themes of love, ambition, and the complexities of social interactions, reflecting the moral ambiguity of the 17th-century French court. La Rochefoucauld's writing, characterized by wit and conciseness, has left a lasting impact on French literature and philosophy.
