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We leave unmolested those who set the fire to the house, and prosecute those who sound the alarm.

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Nicolas Chamfort
Age: 53 †
Born: 1741
Born: April 6
Died: 1794
Died: April 13
Journalist
Philosopher
Playwright
Poet
Politician
Writer
Clarmont-Ferrand
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Sound
House
Unmolested
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Alarm
Alarms
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