Sébastien-Roch Nicolas (Nicolas Chamfort) Quotes

Nearly all men are slaves for the same reason that the Spartans assigned for the servitude of the Persians -- lack of power to pronounce the syllable, "No." To be able to utter that word and live alone, are the only means to preserve one's freedom and one's character.

Sébastien-Roch Nicolas

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  • Character
  • Mean
  • Reason