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There is no history worthy attention save that of free nations the history of nations under the sway of despotism is no more than a collection of anecdotes.

Nicolas Chamfort

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

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