Chamfort
Chamfort
Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, also known as Chamfort, was a French writer, best known for his witty epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister, and of the Jacobin club...
adversity men two
There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.
children perfect wife
Bachelors' wives and old maids' children are always perfect.
lying hypocrisy modesty
Of lies, false modesty is the most decent.
children memories past
It is children only who enjoy the present; their elders either live on the memory of the past or the hope of the future.
inspiring travel thinking
Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.
class two society
Society is divided into two classes, the shearers and the shorn.
life positive happiness
The most wasted day of all is that on which we have not laughed.
love life friendship
There are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love.