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Society is composed of two great classes, those that have more dinners than appetite, and those who have more appetite than dinners.

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Nicolas Chamfort
Age: 53 †
Born: 1741
Born: April 6
Died: 1794
Died: April 13
Journalist
Philosopher
Playwright
Poet
Politician
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Clarmont-Ferrand
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