We do not wish ardently for what we desire only through reason. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld - Quotesmemo.com

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All roads are blocked to a philosophy which reduces everything to the word 'no. ' To 'no' there is only one answer and that is 'yes.

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Francois de La Rochefoucauld

We do not wish ardently for what we desire only through reason.

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