Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, also known as Chamfort was a French writer, best known for his witty epigrams and aphorisms. He was secretary to Louis XVI's sister, and of the Jacobin club.
“One can be certain that every generally held idea, every received notion, will be an idiocy, because it has been able to appeal to a majority.”
“Public opinion is the worst of all opinions.”
“If it wasn't for me, I'd do brilliantly.”
“El día peor empleado es aquél en que no se ha reído”