There are various sorts of curiosity; one is from interest, which makes us desire to know that which may be useful to us; and the other, from pride which comes from the wish to know what others are ignorant of.
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"There are various sorts of curiosity; one is from interest, which makes us desire to know that which may be useful to us; and the other, from pride which comes from the wish to know what others are ignorant of." — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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There are various sorts of curiosity; one is from interest, which makes us desire to know that which may be useful to us; and the other, from pride which comes from the wish to know what others are ignorant of. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld lived from 1613 – 1680.