People are always annoyed by men of letters who retreat from the world; they expect them to continue to show interest in society even though they gain little benefit from it. They would like to force them be present when lots are being drawn in a lottery for which they have no tickets.


Maximes et Pensées, #447

Nicolas Chamfort Quotes

People are always annoyed by men of letters who retreat from the world; they expect them to continue to show interest in society even though they...

People are always annoyed by men of letters who retreat from the world; they expect them to continue to show interest in society even though they...

People are always annoyed by men of letters who retreat from the world; they expect them to continue to show interest in society even though they...

People are always annoyed by men of letters who retreat from the world; they expect them to continue to show interest in society even though they...