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It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune; but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful.
Nicolas Chamfort
Nicolas Chamfort
Nicolas Chamfort
Born: Apr 6, 1741
Died: Apr 13, 1794

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Art, Wonderful, Aid, Pleasing, Bored, More, Pursuit, Supposed, Infinitely, Being, Commonly, Successful, Fortune

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