Maxims and Reflections is a collection of wisdom and advice by Francois Duc de La Rochefoucauld , a noted French aristocrat, soldier and author.
La Rochefoucauld was born in 1613 in Paris to a wealthy family and was well-educated in the traditional aristocratic studies of the time, which included military history, court etiquette, hunting, proper dress, comportment, and world relations.
He took an active interest in public and political issu.