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Henri Frederic Amiel Quotes

He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature... is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life.
Henri Frederic Amiel

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Philosopher Quotes
Category:
Swiss Philosopher Quotes
Date of Birth:
September 27, 1821
Year of Death:
1881
Nationality:
Swiss
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