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Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

Francois de La Rochefoucauld quote: "A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to..."

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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