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“A fluent writer always seems more talented than he is. To write well, one needs a natural felicity and an acquired difficulty.”

Quote by Joseph Joubert

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Joseph Joubert was a French writer born on May 7, 1754, and died on May 4, 1824. Known for his profound philosophy and concise writing style, Joubert's works covered a wide range of topics including ethics, morality, and philosophy of life. more

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