Quote of Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux - Whatever we well understand we express...
Biography - Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux:
French poet and critic.
Born: 1636 - Died: 1711
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Born: 1636 - Died: 1711
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
Whatever we well understand we express clearly, and words flow with ease.
Translation
(German, French)
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Quotes for: word
Words are but symbols for the relations of things to one another and to us; nowhere do they touch upon absolute truth.
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