“Nature in causing reason and the passions to be born at one and the same time apparently wished by the latter gift to distract man from the evil she had done him by the former, and by only permitting him to live for a few years after the loss of his passions seems to show her pity by early deliverance from a life that reduces him to reason as his sole resource.”
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The Cynic's Breviary: Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort
This book presents a compilation of the insightful and often witty sayings and stories of Nicolas de Chamfort, a prominent figure in the Enlightenment era. The content reflects Chamfort's critical perspective on human nature, society, and politics, offering readers a glimpse into the mind of a notable intellectual of his time. 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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