“Experience is the name men give to their follies or their sorrows.”
Quote by Alfred de Musset
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Alfred de Musset
Alfred de Musset was a French dramatist and poet, born on December 11, 1810, in Paris, and died on May 2, 1857. Known for his romantic style, his works often depicted the contradictions of love and life, with notable plays including 'Thérèse' and 'La Muette de Portici'. more
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