Amour, folie aimable; ambition, sottise sérieuse. - Nicolas Chamfort

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Amour, folie aimable; ambition, sottise sérieuse.

Nicolas Chamfort

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About Nicolas Chamfort

Nicolas Chamfort (6 April 1741 – 13 April 1794), born Nicolas-Sébastien Roch, was a French writer.

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Alternative Names: Nicolas de Chamfort • Sébastien-Roch-Nicolas Chamfort • Chamfort • Sébastien-Roch Nicolas

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Public opinion reigns in society because stupidity reigns amongst the stupid.

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