Jean-Baptiste Charcot displays his wisdom and freedom of spirit. 1912.
"I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist, respectful of traditions without being hostile to progress."
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"I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist, respectful of traditions without being hostile to progress."
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Jean-Baptiste CHARCOT (1867.1936)
Autographed letter signed to Senator A. Stenon-Dupré.
A page in-4° on paper with his address in Neuilly sur Seine.
Neuilly. December 4, 1912.
"I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist, respectful of traditions without being hostile to progress."
A beautiful letter from the explorer Charcot, testifying to his wisdom and freedom of spirit.
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"Senator, I thank you for your kind letter. My lecture does indeed last between 1 hour 20 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, and you can rest assured, there is not a word that could offend anyone's convictions. I believe I was raised by my father with very broad ideas; I have never been involved in politics, I hope never to be, and as I consider there is something respectable in all opinions, I respect them all. I am a believer without being clerical, a great friend of the people without being a socialist, respectful of traditions without being hostile to progress. I would be very happy and honored to make your acquaintance, and I ask you to accept the assurance of my most earnest and respectful sentiments. J.B. Charcot"