“Renown? I've already got more of it than those I respect, and will never have as much as those for whom I feel contempt.”
Quote by Jean Rostand
Book:The substance of man
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The substance of man
This book delves into the essence of human being, examining the complexities of the human condition and the nature of reality. more
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