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“We live between two dense clouds; the forgetting of what was and the uncertainty of what will be.”

Quote by Anatole France

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Anatole France, a renowned French poet, was born on April 16, 1844, and passed away on October 12, 1924. His poetry has been highly regarded in the French literary world, known for its unique style and profound connotations. more

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