If it were not for the government, we should have nothing to laugh at in France. Nicolas Chamfort francegovernmentlaugh Change image and share on social
The person is always happy who is in the presence of something they cannot know in full. A person as advanced far in the study of morals who has mastered the difference between pride and vanity. Nicolas Chamfort advancedifferencefull Change image and share on social
The contemplative life is often miserable. One must act more, think less, and not watch oneself live. Nicolas Chamfort actcontemplativelife Change image and share on social
Do you think that revolutions are made with rose water? Nicolas Chamfort makerevolutionrise Change image and share on social
Love is more pleasant than marriage for the same reason that novels are more amusing than history. Nicolas Chamfort amusehistorylove Change image and share on social
Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live. Nicolas Chamfort actcontemplationlife Change image and share on social
People are governed with the head; kindness of heart is little use in chess. Nicolas Chamfort chessgovernhead Change image and share on social
Conviction is the conscience of the mind. Nicolas Chamfort conscienceconvictionmind Change image and share on social
Most books today seemed to have been written overnight from books read the day before. Nicolas Chamfort bookdayovernight Change image and share on social
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed. Nicolas Chamfort daylaughwaste Change image and share on social
