A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter. (François de La Rochefoucauld)

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

François de La Rochefoucauld

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