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Quote by Jacques-Benigne Bossuet

“The heart has reasons that reason does not understand.”

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Jacques-Benigne Bossuet was a French theologian, philosopher, and writer, born on September 27, 1627, and died on April 12, 1704. His works hold significant地位 in the fields of French literature and theology. more

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Book:Wit and Wisdom of George Eliot

Source: Wit and Wisdom of George Eliot

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Author:Emo Philips

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