Monsieur Prudhomme

Monsieur and Madame Prudhomme were a pair of French caricature characters created by Henry Monnier in the 19th century. They were a bourgeois couple, and Monsieur Prudhomme was known for his pompous and opinionated personality. He was often depicted as being overweight, foolish, and conformist. One of his most famous quotes is, "It's ambition that destroys men. If Napoleon had remained an artillery officer, he would still be on the throne." Prudhomme's character has inspired other works of art, including a play by Sacha Guitry and a character in the cartoon series Spirou et Fantasio.