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Virtue alone is the unerring sign of a noble soul.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Satires (1716)
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Nobody ever did anything very foolish except from some strong principle.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
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Born:
November 1, 1636
Died:
March 13, 1711
(aged 74)
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