Sébastien-Roch Nicolas (Nicolas Chamfort) Quotes

Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

Sébastien-Roch Nicolas

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• Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.

  

  Sébastien-Roch Nicolas
  • Thinking
  • Inspiring
  • Miserable