Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld

Nature seems at each man's birth to have marked out the bounds of his virtues and vices, and to have determined how good or how wicked that man shall be capable of being.

Nature seems at each man's birth to have marked out the boun

Summary

This quote suggests that each individual is inherently predisposed to certain virtues and vices from the moment they are born. Nature, in this context, is seen as the determining factor that sets the limits for how good or wicked a person can become. It implies that one's capability for goodness or evil is predetermined and intrinsic, suggesting that personal characteristics are largely shaped by innate qualities rather than solely a product of external influences or choices made throughout life.

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By Francois de La Rochefoucauld

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