Emile Littre

Philosopher

1801-02-01 – 1881-06-02

Emile Littre was a French philosopher, lexicographer, and physician associated with positivism. He is best known for compiling the influential Dictionary of the French Language. His scholarship had major impact on French lexicography and intellectual life.

Quotes by Emile Littre

He who would make serious use of his life must always act as though he had a long time to live and must schedule his time as though he were about to die.
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