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Nationality: Swiss Type: Philosopher Born: September 27, 1821 Death: 1881 |
Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be equally outraged by silence.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Our duty is to be useful, not according to our desires but according to our powers.
Henri Frederic Amiel
Destiny has two ways of crushing us - by refusing our wishes and by fulfilling them.
Henri Frederic Amiel
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