Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm Professions : Journalist Born : December 26, 1723 Died : December 19, 1807 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm The glory of a nation and an age is always the work of a few great persons, and it disappears with them. Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm disappear glory age Montesquieu had the style of a genius; Buffon, the genius of style. Friedrich Melchior, Baron von Grimm buffon style genius Similar Authors Irving Bacheller journalist Bill Keller journalist Bob Woodward journalist Bolesław Prus journalist Buzz Bissinger journalist Burton Rascoe journalist All Authors