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François de La Rochefoucauld
François de La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680) was a French nobleman and writer, best known for his Maximes, a collection of concise moral aphorisms. His work examines human self-interest and social behavior; the proverb "You can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs" reflects his recurrent theme of pragmatic trade-offs and the costs of action.
Quotes: 2
Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld
How Examples Spread Good and Evil Alike
La Rochefoucauld’s maxim distills a law of social life: we copy what we see, and our acts kindle their own likeness. Example operates faster than argument because it lowers the cost of choice; when a path has footprints,...
Created on: 11/18/2025
You Can’t Make an Omelet Without Breaking Some Eggs - François de La Rochefoucauld
This quote underscores the idea that achieving a goal often requires sacrifice or difficult choices. It highlights the unavoidable cost associated with progress or success.
Created on: 2/2/2025