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Quote by Edmond de Goncourt

“I feel sure that coups d'état would go much better if there were seats, boxes, and stalls so that one could see what was happening and not miss anything.”

Quote by Edmond de Goncourt

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Edmond de Goncourt
Edmond de Goncourt

French writer, co-founder of the naturalist literary movement with his brother Jules de Goncourt. Their works are known for their detailed psychological descriptions and profound insights into social reality. more

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