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There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.

~Francois De La Rochefoucauld

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Biography

Nationality: French

Type: Writer

Born: September 15th, 1613

Died: March 17th, 1680

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