It is a safe bet that every publicly held idea, every recei… - Nicolas Chamfort

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It is a safe bet that every publicly held idea, every received convention, is foolishness, for it has suited the majority.

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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Il y a à parier que toute idée publique, toute convention reçue, est une sottise, car elle a convenu au plus grand nombre.

It is a safe bet that every publicly held idea, every received convention, is foolishness, for it has suited the majority. - Nicolas Chamfort

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