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“It is when God appears to have abandoned us that we must abandon ourselves most wholly to God.”

Quote by Francois Fenelon

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Francois Fenelon

French poet born on August 6, 1651, and died on January 7, 1715. Francois Fenelon is renowned for his poetic works, which are characterized by their unique style and rich emotions, and have had a profound impact on the development of poetry both in France and around the world. more

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