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“If you want to know the value of one year, just ask a student who failed a course. If you want to know the value of one month, ask a mother who gave birth to a premature baby. If you want to know the value of one hour, ask the lovers waiting to meet. If you want to know the value of one minute, ask the person who just missed the bus. If you want to know the value of one second, ask the person who just escaped death in a car accident. And if you want to know the value of one-hundredth of a second, ask the athlete who won a silver medal in the Olympics.”

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Book:Et si c'était vrai..., Vous revoir, édition complète 2 en 1
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Marc Levy
Marc Levy

Marc Levy, born on October 16, 1961, is a renowned French novelist. His works are known for their humor, romance, and profound emotional expression, which have won the hearts of readers worldwide. more

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