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Quote by Pierre Charron

“The shortest follies are the best.”

Quote by Pierre Charron

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Pierre Charron was a French philosopher born in 1541 and died on November 16, 1603. He is known for his profound contributions to moral philosophy, particularly for his exploration of the nature of happiness in his work 'On Happiness'. more

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