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“What golden hour of life, what glittering moment will ever equal the pain its loss can cause?”

Quote by Paul Valery

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Paul Valéry was a French poet, philosopher, and literary critic. Born on October 30, 1871, and died on July 20, 1945. Valéry is known for his profound poetry and philosophical thoughts, being an important representative of Symbolist literature. more

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