“What is history but a fable agreed upon?””
Quotes by Bernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle
“Nature is never so admired as when she is understood.””
“But I've never yet heard anyone say that the Moon was inhabited," she replied, "except as a fantasy and a delusion.""This may be a fantasy too," I answered. "I don't take sides in these matters except as one does in civil wars, when the uncertainty of what might happen makes one maintain contacts on the opposite side and make arrangements even with the enemy. As for me, although I see the Moon as inhabited, I still live on good terms with those who don't believe it, and I keep myself in a position where I could shift to their opinion honorably if they gained the upper hand.””
Conversations on the Plurality of Worlds
“Hemmeligheten med lykken er å være en god venn med seg selv.””
“Ne prenez pas la vie au sérieux; de toute façon, vous n'en sortirez pas vivantBernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle (11 février 1657- 9 janvier 1757) mort à 99 ans...””
Bernard Le Bovier de FontenelleBernard Le Bovier de Fontenelle was a French author and philosopher, renowned for his contributions to literature and science during the Enlightenment. Born into a family of minor nobility, he was edu...