francois de la rochefoucauld
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A 17th-century French writer: François de La Rochefoucauld was a French author, moralist, and nobleman, famous for his concise and often cynical observations on human nature and society, published as maxims.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The writings of François de La Rochefoucauld offer a sharp analysis of self-love and human motivation.
- In his maxims, François de La Rochefoucauld argued that our virtues are often disguised vices.
Advanced Usage
- "La Rochefoucauld": The surname alone is often used to refer to the writer or his ideas.
- A quote from La Rochefoucauld perfectly described the situation.
- "Rochefoucauldian" (adj): Describing a style or insight reminiscent of his work—particularly its psychological acuity and skepticism.
- He had a Rochefoucauldian view of charity, seeing it as a form of self-interest.
Variants and Related Words
- La Rochefoucauld: The most common shortened reference to the author.
- Maxims (of La Rochefoucauld): Refers specifically to his published collection of aphoristic writings, (Reflections or Moral Maxims and Sayings).
Synonyms
- Moralist: A writer or philosopher who concerns themselves with moral principles and human behavior.
- Aphorist: A writer who composes concise, memorable statements of truth or opinion.
Related Idioms or Phrases
- In the style of La Rochefoucauld: Used to describe a pithy, psychologically penetrating, and somewhat pessimistic observation about human nature.
- Her remark about friendship was in the style of La Rochefoucauld.
Noun
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French writer of moralistic maxims (1613-1680)
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