Public opinion reigns in society because stupidity reigns amongst the stupid.
Nicolas ChamfortOne can be certain that every generally held idea, every received notion, will be an idiocy, because it has been able to appeal to a majority.
Nicolas ChamfortTags: status-anxiety philosophy-of-life-people
Every day I add to the list of things I refuse to discuss. The wiser the man, the longer the list.
Nicolas ChamfortTags: humans reflections philosophy-of-life
In a country where everyone is trying to be noticed, it is better to be bankrupt than to be nothing.
Nicolas ChamfortHe who leaves the game wins it.
Nicolas ChamfortIt is passion that makes man live; wisdom makes one only last.
Nicolas ChamfortThere are more people who wish to be loved than there are who are willing to love.
Nicolas ChamfortSome things are easier to legalize than to legitimate.
Nicolas ChamfortTags: legal legitimate
It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful.
Nicolas ChamfortMen whose only concern is other people's opinion of them are like actors who put on a poor performance to win the applause of people of poor taste; some of them would be capable of good acting in front of a good audience. A decent man plays his part to the best of his ability, regardless of the taste of the gallery.
Nicolas ChamfortTags: success individualism independence
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