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Francois de La Rochefoucauld Quotes

Francois de La Rochefoucauld quote: "The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to..."

The name and pretense of virtue is as serviceable to self-interest as are real vices.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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