Quote by Nicolas Chamfort
The art of the parenthesis is one of the greatest secrets of eloqu

The art of the parenthesis is one of the greatest secrets of eloquence in Society. – Nicolas Chamfort

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It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful. – Nicolas Chamfort

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Art
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It must be admitted that there are some parts of the soul which we must entirely paralyze before we can live happily in this world. – Nicolas Chamfort

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Art is mans expression of his joy in labor. – Henry A. Kissinger

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If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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Courtesy is a silver lining around the dark clouds of civilization it is the best part of refinement and in many ways, an art of heroic beauty in the vast gallery of mans cruelty and baseness. – Bryant H. McGill

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Every man should follow the bent of his nature in art and letters, always provided that he does not offend against the rules of morality and good taste. – Thomas Edward Brown

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