Properly speaking, history is nothing but the crimes and misfortunes of the human race.
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Nationality: French Type: Philosopher Born: November 18, 1647 Death: December 28, 1706 |
Jane was my wicked stepmother: she was generous, affectionate and resourceful; she salvaged my schooling and I owe her an unknowable debt for that. One flaw: sometimes, early on, she would tell me things designed to make me think less of my mother, and I would wave her away, saying, 'Jane, this just

