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“Paradise does not exist, but we must nonetheless strive to be worthy of it.”

Quote by Jules Renard

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Jules Renard was a French author born on January 22, 1864, and died on May 22, 1910. Known for his humor, satire, and profound observations, he is considered one of the important symbolist writers in the history of French literature. more

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