The Cynics Breviary, The Maxims and Anecdotes from Nicolas de Chamfort
Nonfiction, History, Modern, 18th Century, France
| Author: | Nicolas de Chamfort | ISBN: | 9781475301083 |
| Publisher: | Charles River Editors | Publication: | February 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Nicolas de Chamfort |
| ISBN: | 9781475301083 |
| Publisher: | Charles River Editors |
| Publication: | February 27, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
The worst wasted of all days is that during which one has not laughed - Nicolas de Chamfort. Nicolas de Chamfort (1741 1794) was a French author, known for his sharp wit. He served as secretary to Louis XVIs Sister Madame Elisabeth. During the French Revolution, Chamfort served briefly as secretary for the Jacobin club. The last year of his life was spent in agony after a botched suicide attempt. The Cynics Breviary is a collection of Chamforts thoughts and aphorisms. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.
The worst wasted of all days is that during which one has not laughed - Nicolas de Chamfort. Nicolas de Chamfort (1741 1794) was a French author, known for his sharp wit. He served as secretary to Louis XVIs Sister Madame Elisabeth. During the French Revolution, Chamfort served briefly as secretary for the Jacobin club. The last year of his life was spent in agony after a botched suicide attempt. The Cynics Breviary is a collection of Chamforts thoughts and aphorisms. A table of contents is included for easier navigation.
