It is passion that makes man live; wisdom makes one only la… - Nicolas Chamfort

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It is passion that makes man live; wisdom makes one only last.

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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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Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

Happiness is not easy to find. It's very difficult to find it in yourself — and impossible to find anywhere else.

To have ties to people who are considerable or even illustrious can no longer be considered a merit for anyone, in a country where a person often pleases others with his vices, and where he is sometimes sought after because of how laughable he is.

It is passion that makes man live; wisdom makes one only last. - Nicolas Chamfort

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