Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

Quotes

• Which one of these four quotes is attributed to Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux?

  • → By denying scientific principles, one may maintain any paradox.
  • → Ability is of little account without opportunity.
  • → He who cannot limit himself will never know how to write.
  • → We should aim rather at leveling down our desires than leveling up our means.
  
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