“Wounds and hardships provoke our courage, and when our fortunes are at the lowest, our wits and minds are commonly at the best.”
Quote by Pierre Charron
Work
Of wisdom: Three books. Written originally in French, by the Sieur de Charron. With an account of the author. Made English by George Stanhope, ...
The Sieur de Charron's original French works are translated into English in this collection, which also features a biographical section on the author. George Stanhope is credited with the English translation. The book is a scholarly work that explores philosophical and moral themes as presented by the Sieur de Charron. more
Author
Pierre Charron
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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