Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain

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Biography : French philosopher and journalist.
Born: 1868 - Died: 1951
Period:
20th century
19th century
Place of birth: France
France

France

Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Quotes

Pessimism comes from the temperament, optimism from the will.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

The effort we make to be happy is never lost.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

happiness

To make a virtue out of necessity; that is the beautiful and great work.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

We do not always have enough strength to bear the misfortunes of others.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

Untie, liberate, and do not be afraid. He who is free is disarmed.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

freedom

Certainly thinking is pleasant, but the pleasure of thinking must be subordinated to the art of making decisions.
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /

Wouldn't a sailor laugh at you if you told him that the whole crossing depends on the first turn of the helm?
Émile-Auguste Chartier, known as Alain - Propos sur le bonheur /