It is unjust to exact that men shall do out of deference to our advice what they have no desire to do for themselves. (Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues)

It is unjust to exact that men shall do out of deference to our advice what they have no desire to do for themselves.

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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