Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Emile Chartier

Quote by Emile Chartier

“We must recognize the eloquence of our passions and refuse to be taken in. Instead of saying, 'That false friend always did despise me,' say: 'In my present state of agitation, I can't see clearly, I can't judge clearly; I am only a tragic actor who is declaiming for his own ears.' Then you will see the lights in the theater go out for lack of an audience, and the brilliant sets will be nothing more than painted cardboard.”

Quote by Emile Chartier

Author

Emile Chartier
Emile Chartier

Emile Chartier, a French philosopher born on March 3, 1868, and died on June 2, 1951, is known for his contributions to logic, epistemology, and linguistics. He is an important figure in 20th-century French philosophy. more

You May Also Like