Quote by Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

The person is always happy who is in the presence of something they cannot know in full. A person as advanced far in the study of morals who has mastered the difference between pride and vanity.

The person is always happy who is in the presence of somethi

Summary

This quote suggests that true happiness can be found when one is confronted with something they cannot fully comprehend or understand. It implies that a person's contentment lies in the pursuit of knowledge and continuous learning, rather than claiming to know everything. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of distinguishing between pride, which arises from genuine accomplishments, and vanity, which stems from superficial qualities or inflated self-importance. Essentially, the quote emphasizes the value of humility and intellectual growth in attaining lasting happiness.

Topics

By Sebastian Roch Nicolas Chamfort

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

She had forgotten his faults as we forgetthe sorrows of our

She had forgotten his faults as we forgetthe sorrows of our departed childhood.

I think most Americans understand that we went through a per

I think most Americans understand that we went through a period in which American leadership was judged quite critically internationally.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.

Albert Einstein

Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.

Every moment of light and dark is a miracle.

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive directi

Congress must take responsibility for a new positive direction - an innovative agenda that will lead to a more secure America. Secure communities, secure economies, and a secure quality of life.

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a blame to any peo

Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a blame to any people.

The idea that property has overcome our personalities is the

The idea that property has overcome our personalities is the single reason we'll miss the best part of our lives. It's people, not possessions that make our lives worth living.

Life Inspirational Living

The question I asked Georges has now become a general one -

The question I asked Georges has now become a general one - You, who thought you were superfluous, who thought there was no place for you in society, not only are you not superfluous, you are needed and so those who were beggars become givers.

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the mome

Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next.

Being a funny person does an awful lot of things to you. You

Being a funny person does an awful lot of things to you. You feel that you mustn't get serious with people. They don't expect it from you, and they don't want to see it. You're not entitled to be serious, you're a clown.

Inappropriateness is funny to me. Rudeness is hilarious.

Inappropriateness is funny to me. Rudeness is hilarious.

Zach Galifianakis

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of

If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people, under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy.

Thomas Jefferson