Home / Authors / Nicolas Chamfort

Nicolas Chamfort Quotes

Writer

Nicolas Chamfort, born on April 6, 1741, and died on April 13, 1794, was a prominent French writer and poet of the 18th century, known for his unique literary style and profound thoughts.

Filter quotes by topic

All Men Literature Ifs Passion World Heart People Giving Reason Two Funny Knows Littles Love Vanity Art Contact Doe Happiness Life

Famous Nicolas Chamfort Quotes

“Thought consoles us for all, and heals all. If at times it does you ill, ask it for the remedy for that ill and it will give it to you.”

Ifs Giving Doe Asks Ill Heal Remedy Console

Book:The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort

Source: The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort

“Conscience is a dog that does not stop us from passing but that we cannot prevent from barking.”

Doe Dog Conscience Passing Passings

Author:Nicolas Chamfort

“Your intelligence often bears the same relation to your heart as the library of a chateau does to its owner.”

Heart Doe Wisdom Bears Relation Library Intelligence Owners

Book:Chamfort: Reflections on Life, Love & Society : Together with Anecdotes and Little Philosophical Dialogues

Source: Chamfort: Reflections on Life, Love & Society : Together with Anecdotes and Little Philosophical Dialogues

“How many fools does it take to make up a public?”

Doe Fool

Author:Nicolas Chamfort

“It is said of a lonely man that he does not appreciate the life of society. This is like saying he hates hiking because he dislikes walking in thick forest on a dark night.”

Men Doe Said Night Hate Dark Loneliness Walking Appreciate Lonely Forests Dislike Thick Hiking Dark Night Lonely Man

Author:Nicolas Chamfort

About the Author

Born: April 6, 1741
Died: April 13, 1794
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 177

Books & Sources

The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de ChamfortRelated source material

Chamfort: Reflections on Life, Love & Society : Together with Anecdotes and Little Philosophical DialoguesRelated source material

Chamfort maxims: anecdotes, personalities, letters, historical writings, etcRelated source material

Maximes, pensées, caractères et anecdotes: précédés d'une notice sur sa vieRelated source material

Similar Authors

Honore de BalzacBrowse related quotes
Johann Wolfgang von GoetheBrowse related quotes
Anthony TrollopeBrowse related quotes
D. H. LawrenceBrowse related quotes
Gilbert K. ChestertonBrowse related quotes
EuripidesBrowse related quotes
E. W. HoweBrowse related quotes
HesiodBrowse related quotes
Jean de la BruyereBrowse related quotes
Joseph AddisonBrowse related quotes