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“The reason why borrowed books are seldom returned, is that it is easier to retain books themselves than what is inside of them.”

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Gilles Menage

Gilles Menage, a French scholar, was born on August 15, 1613, and died on July 23, 1692. He conducted in-depth research in literature, philosophy, and linguistics, and is considered one of the representatives of French classical literature. more

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