“We can console ourselves for not having great talents as we console ourselves for not having great places. We can be above both in our hearts.”
Quote by Luc de Clapiers
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Luc de Clapiers
Luc de Clapiers, known by his pen name Voltaire, was a prominent French writer, philosopher, historian, and an influential figure of the Enlightenment, born on August 6, 1715, and died on May 28, 1747. His works, characterized by satire and humor, have had a profound impact on literature and thought. more
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Source: La Bruyère and Vauvenargues: Selections from the Characters, Reflexions and Maxims