"Men are inconsolable concerning the treachery of..." - Quote by Francois De La Rochefoucauld
Men are inconsolable concerning the treachery of their friends or the deceptions of their enemies; and yet they are often very highly satisfied to be both deceived and betrayed by their own selves.
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