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The "Characters" of Jean de La Bruyère

Note 562 — XI. OF MANKIND.

Henri Van Laun translation

The Cardinal de Bouillon (1644-1715) is supposed to be meant by this remark; he was, however, according to Saint-Simon, always very dissolute in his manners. See page 210, note 436.

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