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Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

Francois de La Rochefoucauld quote: "A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which..."

A true friend is the greatest of all blessings, and that which we take the least care of all to acquire.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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