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“I knew a man who had been virtually drowned and then revived. He said that his death had not been painful.”

Quote by Andre Maurois

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Andre Maurois was a prominent French author born on July 26, 1885, and passed away on October 9, 1967. He is known for his extensive literary works and contributions to the French literary world. more

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