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“Never let us be discouraged with ourselves. It is not when we are conscious of our faults that we are the most wicked; on the contrary, we are less so. We see by a brighter light; and let us remember for our consolation, that we never perceive our sins till we begin to cure them.”

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Francois Fenelon
Francois Fenelon

French poet born on August 6, 1651, and died on January 7, 1715. Francois Fenelon is renowned for his poetic works, which are characterized by their unique style and rich emotions, and have had a profound impact on the development of poetry both in France and around the world. more

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