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“Faith is letting down our nets into the transparent deeps at the Divine command, not knowing what we shall draw.”

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Francois Fenelon
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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