It is when their age of passions is past that great men produce their masterpieces, just as it is after volcanic eruptions that the soil is most fertile.
Nicolas ChamfortWicked people sometimes perform good actions. I suppose they wish to see if this gives as great a feeling of pleasure as the virtuous claim for it.
Nicolas ChamfortEvery day I add to the list of things I refuse to discuss. The wiser the man, the longer the list.
Nicolas Chamfort