- Contemplation often makes life miserable. We should act more, think less, and stop watching ourselves live.... Chamfort {view}
- There are two things that one must get used to or one will find life unendurable: the damages of time and injustices of men.... Chamfort {view}
- The contemplative life is often miserable. One must act more, think less, and not watch oneself live.... Chamfort {view}