"Living is a sickness to which sleep provides relief every sixteen hours. It's a palliative. The remedy is death."
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Nicolas Chamfort, born on April 6, 1741, in Paris, was a prominent French writer and playwright known for his sharp wit and incisive observations on life and society. A figure of the Enlightenment, Chamfort’s essays and maxims reflect the tumultuous nature of pre-revolutionary France, offering profound insights into human behavior and social dynamics. His work, often laced with irony, not only entertained but also provoked thoughtful reflection, solidifying his legacy as a voice of reason amidst chaos until his tragic death in 1794.
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"Nature never said to me: Do not be poor; still less did she say: Be rich; her cry to me was always: Be independent."
Nicolas Chamfort