“Civilization tries to persuade us we are going towards something, a distant goal. We have forgotten that our only goal is to live, to live each and every day, and that if we live each and every day, our true goal is achieved.”
Quote by Jean Giono
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Jean Giono
Jean Giono was a French author born on March 30, 1895, and died on October 8, 1970. He is known for his works that depict the life of the French countryside and his admiration for nature. more
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