The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small talents and great ambition.
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"The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small talents and great ambition." — Luc de Clapiers
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The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small talents and great ambition. — Luc de Clapiers
About Luc de Clapiers
Luc de Clapiers was a Writer from France (1715–1747).
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Who said "The greatest evil which fortune can inflict on men is to endow them with small…"?
This quote is attributed to Luc de Clapiers, a Writer from France.
When did Luc de Clapiers live?
Luc de Clapiers lived from 1715 – 1747.