Nicolas de Chamfort (1741-1794) was a great French writer in the pessimistic tradition. He wrote comedies, political essays, literary criticism, portraits, letters, and poetry. His aphorisms are iconoclastic, colorful, and picturesque.
The Cynic's Breviary (Unabridged) - Nicolas de Chamfort
Nicolas de Chamfort (1741-1794) was a great French writer in the pessimistic tradition. He wrote comedies, political essays, literary criticism, portraits, letters, and poetry. His aphorisms are iconoclastic, colorful, and picturesque.