“Vivre est un maladie dont le sommeil nous soulage toutes les 16 heures. C'est un pallatif. La mort est le remede.”
Quote by Nicolas Chamfort
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Maximes, pensées, caractères et anecdotes: précédés d'une notice sur sa vie
This book is a compilation of maxims, thoughts, characters, and anecdotes, accompanied by a biographical introduction that provides context for the author's life and works. more
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Nicolas Chamfort
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. more
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