Sébastien-Roch Nicolas (Nicolas Chamfort) Quotes

Were a man to consult only his reason, who would marry? For myself, I wouldn't marry, for fear of having a son who resembled me.

Sébastien-Roch Nicolas

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• Were a man to consult only his reason, who would marry? For myself, I wouldn't marry, for fear of having a son who resembled me.

  

  Sébastien-Roch Nicolas
  • Reason
  • Marry
  • Consult