• 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
  French writer, journalist and playwright 1741-1794
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. infinitely
2. successful
3. pleasing
4. pursuit
5. fortune
6. being

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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. by : Nicolas Chamfort

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