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“Experience unveils too late the snares laid for youth; it is the white frost which discovers the spider's web when the flies are no longer there to be caught.”

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Jean Antoine Petit-Senn

Jean Antoine Petit-Senn, born in 1792, was a renowned French poet. His poetry is known for its profound emotions and unique style, which has had a profound impact on literature. more

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