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That which is repeated too often becomes insipid and tedious.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
At times truth may not seem probable.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Let him now speak, or else hereafter for ever hold his peace.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
To support Thy rights, heaven-condoned, Destroy all else; that is the spirit of the Church.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Hasten slowly, and without losing heart, Put your work twenty times upon the anvil.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat a cat, and Rollet a rogue.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
He who cannot limit himself will never know how to write.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
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Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Occupation:
French Poet
Born:
November 1, 1636
Died:
March 13, 1711
Quotes count:
33
Wikipedia:
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
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