Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr

Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr was a 19th-century French writer, journalist, and critic known for his wit and insight into society. He wrote essays, novels, and a famous journal that captured the cultural and political life of his time. Karr is best remembered for coining the phrase "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose" (“the more things change, the more they stay the same”), reflecting on social and human nature. His work often combined humor with philosophical reflections, offering thoughtful commentary on the qualities and follies of society.