“Eloquence dwells quite as much in the hearts of the hearers as on the lips of the orator.”
Quote by Alphonse de Lamartine
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Alphonse de Lamartine
Alphonse de Lamartine was a French Romantic poet, novelist, and politician. He is known for his lyrical poetry and novels, which have had a profound influence on literature. more
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