Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it would be a flaw of judgment not to be deceived by them.

Some counterfeits reproduce so very well the truth that it w

Summary

This quote suggests that there are certain counterfeit objects or experiences that are so accurately replicated that it is understandable to be deceived by them. Despite being fake or false, these counterfeits are crafted with a level of imitation so high that it becomes difficult to distinguish them from the genuine article. The quote implies that it is natural for people to be fooled by such convincing counterfeits, and that their ability to deceive is a testament to their quality.

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Truth

By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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