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Charles de Montesquieu Quotes
An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations.
Charles de Montesquieu

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Category:
French Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
January 18, 1689
Date of Death:
February 10, 1755
Nationality:
French
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