Claudine Guerin de Tencin Quotes

• One great mistake made by intelligent people is to refuse to believe that the world is as stupid as it is.

  Claudine Guerin de Tencin

  Mistake, Stupid, Believe

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• Never refuse any advance of friendship, for if nine out of ten bring you nothing, one alone may repay you.

  Claudine Guerin de Tencin

  Friendship, Advice, May

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