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Ernest Renan Quotes
In morals, truth is but little prized when it is a mere sentiment, and only attains its full value when realized in the world as fact.
Ernest Renan

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
French Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
February 28, 1823
Date of Death:
October 12, 1892
Nationality:
French
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