Charles de Saint-Évremond (Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis) Quotes

Nothing is more usual than the sight of old people who yearn for retirement: and nothing is so rare than those who have retired and do not regret it.

Charles de Saint-Évremond

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• Nothing is more usual than the sight of old people who yearn for retirement: and nothing is so rare than those who have retired and do not regret it.

  

  Charles de Saint-Évremond
  • People
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  • Retirement