The intellect is always fooled by the heart.
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHEFOUCAULD
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld181 quotes“The intellect is always fooled by the heart.”
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