Charles de Saint-Evremond quotes

Charles de Saint-Evremond was a French essayist, soldier, and literary critic renowned for his wit and social commentary. His writings bridged the worlds of literature and politics in 17th-century France and England. He influenced Enlightenment thought and spent much of his later life in exile in England. Here are 2 of his quotes:

Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest. (Charles de Saint-Evremond)
The greater the difficulty, the more the glory in surmounting it. View quote
Charles de Saint-Evremond

Charles de Saint-Evremond

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Occupation: French Soldier
Born: April 1, 1613
Died: September 29, 1703
Quotes count: 2
Wikipedia: Charles de Saint-Evremond

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