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Neither the sun nor death can be looked at with a steady eye.
Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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About Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Francois de La Rochefoucauld was a Writer from France (1613–1680).

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This quote is attributed to Francois de La Rochefoucauld, a Writer from France.
When did Francois de La Rochefoucauld live?
Francois de La Rochefoucauld lived from 1613 – 1680.
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