France, Poet June 22, 1738 – May, 1, 1813.
Jacques Delille (French: [dəlil]; 22 June 1738 – 1 May 1813) was a French poet, freemason and translator. He was born at Aigueperse in Auvergne and died in Paris.
Also known as Translator
J'aime à réver, mais ne veux pasQu'à coups d'épingle on me réveille.
Tremblez, tyrans, vous êtes immortels.
Chance makes our parents, but choice makes our friends.
Il ne voit que la nuit, n'entend que le silence.
Ici nous ignorons dans quel climat nous sommes ;ici nous ignorons et les lieux et les hommes :des honneurs solennels vous paîront vos bienfaits.
Fate chooses our relatives, we choose our friends.
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