Quote by: Joseph de Maistre

Man is so muddled, so dependent on the things immediately before his eyes, that every day even the most submissive believer can be seen to risk the torments of the afterlife for the smallest pleasure.


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  • NameJoseph de Maistre
  • DescriptionSavoyard philosopher, writer, lawyer, and diplomat
  • AliasesJoseph Marie de Maistre
  • BornApril 1, 1753
  • DiedFebruary 26, 1821
  • CountryFrance
  • ProfessionPhilosopher; Politician; Writer; Historian