“[On Napoleon:] One has the impression of an imperious wind blowing about one's ears when one is near that man.”
Quote by Madame de Stael
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Madame de Stael
Madame de Stael, born on April 22, 1766, was a prominent French writer and philosopher. She was a key figure in the Enlightenment and Romanticism movements, known for her influential essays and novels. Her works often delved into themes of individualism, freedom, and the role of women in society. She passed away on July 14, 1817. more
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