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Quote by Francis Jammes

“I smoke a brown pipe like the breast of a little negress.”

Quote by Francis Jammes

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French poet born on December 2, 1868, and died on November 1, 1938. Francis Jammes is known for his profound religious and philosophical reflections, with his poetry works blending personal faith with admiration for nature. more

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