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“But were ideals, after all, meant to be realised? No, a thousand times no! We might long for the stars, but should we ever reach them? No, hope, not realization, was the most beautiful thing in life: "L'espérance, toute trompeuse qu'elle soit, sert au moins à nous mener à la fin de la vie par un chemin agréable". La Rochefoucauld said that...”

Quote by Thomas Mann

Book:Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family

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Buddenbrooks: The Decline of a Family

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Thomas Mann, born on June 6, 1875, and died on August 12, 1955, was a German novelist and one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Known for his profound psychological portrayals and rich imagination, his works extensively covered themes such as individual and society, history and reality. His masterpieces include 'Buddenbrooks' and 'The Magic Mountain'. more

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