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La Rochefoucauld 217: Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul which raises it above the tr...
larochefoucauld maxims
Intrepidity is an extraordinary strength of soul which raises it above the troubles, disorders, and emotions which the sight of great perils can arouse in it: by this strength heroes maintain a calm aspect and preserve their reason and liberty in the most surprising and terrible accidents.
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François de La Rochefoucauld, Maxims (1665) · laroch_217
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