220 Quotes by Nicolas Chamfort



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    He who disguises tyranny, protection, or even benefits under the air and name of friendship reminds me of the guilty priest who poisoned the sacramental bread.

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    Preoccupation with money is the great test of small natures, but only a small test of great ones.

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    Society is composed of two great classes those who have more dinners than appetite, and those who have more appetite than dinners.

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    A fool who has a flash of wit creates astonishment and scandal, like hack-horses setting out to gallop.

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