« There is nothing more miserable for the people than the lengthy reigns, and as God is eternal, it's the end of everything. »
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Chamfort
Maximes et pensées, caractères et anecdotes |
Chamfort
Maximes et pensées, caractères et anecdotes
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« Three powers govern men: iron, gold and opinion; and when despotism itself destroyed the latter, no time to lose the other two. »
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Chamfort
Maximes et pensées, caractères et anecdotes |
Chamfort
Maximes et pensées, caractères et anecdotes
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« Without the Government, it would more laugh in France. »
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Chamfort
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Chamfort
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