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“Every man whom chance alone has, by some accident, made a public character, hardly ever fails of becoming, in a short time, a ridiculous private one.”

Quote by Jean Francois Paul de Gondi

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Jean Francois Paul de Gondi

Jean Francois Paul de Gondi was a notable French writer recognized for his literary contributions during the 17th century. Born on September 29, 1613, and deceased on August 24, 1679, Gondi's work left a significant mark on the French literary scene. more

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