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“To marry a woman you love and who loves you is to lay a wager with her as to who will stop loving the other first.”

Quote by Alfred Capus

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Alfred Capus was a French journalist and writer renowned for his literary contributions. Born on November 25, 1858, he played a significant role in journalism and literature. Capus passed away on November 1, 1922. more

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