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Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues - The...
The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity. (Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues)

The moderation of great men only sets a limit to their vices. The moderation of weak men is mediocrity.

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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