“Suffering has roused them from the sleep of gentle life, and every day fills them with a terrible intoxication. They are now something more than themselves; those we loved were merely happy shadows.”
Quote by Georges Duhamel
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Georges Duhamel
Georges Duhamel was a French author born on June 30, 1884, in Paris, France, and passed away on April 13, 1966. Known for his realistic style, Duhamel's works spanned various genres including novels, plays, and poetry. more
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Source: The New Book of Martyrs: From the French of Georges Duhamel
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