It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful. Nicolas Chamfort aidartbore Change image and share on social
There are certain times when public opinion is the worst of all opinions. Nicolas Chamfort badopinionpublic Change image and share on social
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
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
There are well-dressed foolish ideas just as there are well-dressed fools. Nicolas Chamfort dressfoolfoolish Change image and share on social
Preoccupation with money is the great test of small natures, but only a small test of great ones. Nicolas Chamfort greatmoneynature Change image and share on social
The art of the parenthesis is one of the greatest secrets of eloquence in Society. Nicolas Chamfort arteloquencegreat Change image and share on social
Society is composed of two great classes those who have more dinners than appetite, and those who have more appetite than dinners. Nicolas Chamfort appetiteclasscompose Change image and share on social
Real worth requires no interpreter: its everyday deeds form its emblem. Nicolas Chamfort deedemblemeveryday Change image and share on social
