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# Nicolas de Chamfort

(1740–1794)   Journalist

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Nicolas de Chamfort was a journalist.

## Quick Facts About Nicolas de Chamfort

Born April 6, 1740

Died April 13, 1794

Profession Journalist

## About Nicolas de Chamfort

French journalist and moralistic author... \| Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, known in his adult life as Nicolas Chamfort and as Sébastien Nicolas de Chamfort, was a French writer, best known for his epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister Madame Élisabeth, and of the Jacobin club.

##  Quotes by Nicolas de Chamfort

> [The most wasted day is that in which we have not laughed.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicolas-de-chamfort/the-most-wasted-day-is-that-in-which-we-have-not-laughed/)

Nicolas De Chamfort

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/06a/nicolas-de-chamfort-60138_laughter_the-most-wasted-day-is-that-in-which-we_929691.jpg)

> [“When you want to be well-liked in the world, you have to let a lot of people teach you things that you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicolas-de-chamfort/when-you-want-to-be-well-liked-in-the-world-you-have-to-let-a-lot-of/)

Nicolas de Chamfort

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/159/nicolas-de-chamfort-60138_don-t-know_when-you-want-to-be-well-liked-in-the-wo_1741262.jpg)

> [The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/nicolas-de-chamfort/the-most-thoroughly-wasted-of-all-days-is-that-on-which-one-has-not/)

Nicolas De Chamfort

[Having fun](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/having-fun/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/267/nicolas-de-chamfort-60138_having-fun_the-most-thoroughly-wasted-of-all-days-i_2206407.jpg)

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