Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire to hook in more valuable kindnesses hereafter.

A great many men's gratitude is nothing but a secret desire

Summary

This quote suggests that a significant portion of men's gratitude is not genuine, but rather driven by a hidden intention to receive more valuable favors in the future. It implies that some individuals may express gratitude as a strategic tactic, pretending to be thankful in order to manipulate others into providing further acts of kindness or generosity. It sheds light on the notion that not all expressions of gratitude come from a place of genuine appreciation, but rather from a self-serving motive.

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