“A calm despair, without angry convulsions or reproaches directed at heaven, is the essence of wisdom.”
Quote by Alfred de Vigny
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Alfred de Vigny
Alfred de Vigny was a French poet born on March 27, 1797, and died on September 17, 1863. His poetry, deeply influenced by Romanticism, is known for its profound emotion and unique style. more
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