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Society would be a charming affair if we were only interested in one another.

Nicolas Chamfort

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