“Divine Wisdom, intending to detain us some time on earth, has done well to cover with a veil the prospect of the life to come; for if our sight could clearly distinguish the opposite bank, who would remain on this tempestuous coast of time?”
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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