You are not superior just because you see the world in an odious light. — François-René de Chateaubriand
I value in the cat the independent and almost ungrateful spirit which — François-René de Chateaubriand
My downfall made a great noise: those who appeared most satisfied criticized — François-René de Chateaubriand
Something you consider bad may bring out your child’s talents; something you — François-René de Chateaubriand
Atheism can benefit no class of people; neither the unfortunate, whom it — François-René de Chateaubriand
There is nothing beautiful or sweet or great in life that is not mysterious. — François-René de Chateaubriand
Religion assures us that our afflictions shall have an end; she comforts — François-René de Chateaubriand
Achilles exists only through Homer . Take away the art of writing from — François-René de Chateaubriand
Every institution goes through three stages utility, privilege, and abuse. — François-René de Chateaubriand
The original writer is not he who refrains from imitating others, but — François-René de Chateaubriand
There is no religion without mysteries. God Himself is the great secret of Nature . — François-René de Chateaubriand
A moral character is attached to autumnal scenes; the leaves falling like — François-René de Chateaubriand
Alexander created cities everywhere he passed: I have left dreams everywhere I — François-René de Chateaubriand
There are two consequences in history; an immediate one, which is instantly — François-René de Chateaubriand
What importance can we attach to the things of this world? Friendship? — François-René de Chateaubriand
The most disastrous times have produced the greatest minds. The purest metal — François-René de Chateaubriand
An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate. — François-René de Chateaubriand