Nature never said to me: Do not be poor; still less did she say: Be rich; her cry to me was always: Be independent. Nicolas Chamfort cryindependentnature Change image and share on social
Celebrity is the advantage of being known to people who we don't know, and who don't know us. Nicolas Chamfort advantagecelebritypeople Change image and share on social
I have three kinds of friends: those who love me, those who pay no attention to me, and those who detest me. Nicolas Chamfort attentiondetestfriend Change image and share on social
Most of those who make collections of verse or epigram are like men eating cherries or oysters: they choose out the best at first, and end by eating all. Nicolas Chamfort cherrychoosecollection 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
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
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
There are well-dressed foolish ideas just as there are well-dressed fools. Nicolas Chamfort dressfoolfoolish Change image and share on social
Scandal is an importunate wasp, against which we must make no movement unless we are quite sure that we can kill it; otherwise it will return to the attack more furious than ever. Nicolas Chamfort attackfuriousimportunate Change image and share on social
