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“We don't go to school to learn, but to be soaked in the prejudices of our class, without which we should be useless and unhappy.”

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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