Atheism can benefit no class of people; neither the unfortunate, whom it bereaves of hope, nor the prosperous, whose joys it renders… — François-René de Chateaubriand Atheism Copy Share Image
Every institution goes through three stages - utility, privilege, and abuse. — François-René de Chateaubriand Abuse Copy Share Image
One is not superior merely because one sees the world as odious. — François-René de Chateaubriand Funny Copy Share Image
Alexander created cities everywhere he passed: I have left dreams everywhere I have trailed my life. — François-René de Chateaubriand Cities Copy Share Image
A moral character is attached to autumnal scenes; the leaves falling like our years, the flowers fading like our hours, the clouds… — François-René de Chateaubriand Affection Copy Share Image
There are two consequences in history; an immediate one, which is instantly recognized, and one in the distance, which is not at… — François-René de Chateaubriand Accomplished Copy Share Image
Achilles exists only through Homer . Take away the art of writing from this world , and you will probably take away its glory . — François-René de Chateaubriand Achilles Copy Share Image
“[L]ike a kingfisher I have made my nest on the waves.” — François-René de Chateaubriand Copy Share Image
An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate. — François-René de Chateaubriand Creativity Copy Share Image
One does not learn how to die by killing others. — François-René de Chateaubriand Dies Copy Share Image
As soon as a true thought has entered our mind, it gives a light which makes us see a crowd of other… — François-René de Chateaubriand Crowds Copy Share Image
Music is the child of prayer, the companion of religion. — François-René de Chateaubriand Children Copy Share Image
Justice is the bread of the nation; it is always hungry for it. — François-René de Chateaubriand Bread Copy Share Image
What importance can we attach to the things of this world? Friendship? It disappears when the one who is liked comes to… — François-René de Chateaubriand All that remains Copy Share Image
Something you consider bad may bring out your child's talents; something you consider good may stifle them. — François-René de Chateaubriand Children Copy Share Image
Every man carries within himself a world made up of all that he has seen and loved; and it is to this… — François-René de Chateaubriand Every man Copy Share Image
The most disastrous times have produced the greatest minds. The purest metal comes of the most ardent furnace; the most brilliant lightning… — François-René de Chateaubriand Ardent Copy Share Image
Forests were the first temples of the Divinity, and it is in the forests that men have grasped the first idea of… — François-René de Chateaubriand Architecture Copy Share Image
There is no religion without mysteries. God Himself is the great secret of Nature. — François-René de Chateaubriand Mystery Copy Share Image
Religion assures us that our afflictions shall have an end; she comforts us, she dries our tears, she promises us another life.… — François-René de Chateaubriand Affliction Copy Share Image
My downfall made a great noise: those who appeared most satisfied criticized the manner of it. — François-René de Chateaubriand Downfall Copy Share Image
“You are not superior just because you see the world in an odious light.” — François-René de Chateaubriand Light Copy Share Image
