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Famous quotes containing the words duc de, bishop and/or duc:

“We are much mistaken if we think that men are always brave from a principle of valor, or women chaste from a principle of modesty.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

“his shuddering insights, beyond his control,
touching him. But it took him a long time
finally to make his mind up to go home.”
—Elizabeth Bishop (1911–1979)

“Being a blockhead is sometimes the best security against being cheated by a man of wit.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)