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An army is a nation within a nation, it is one of the vices of courage.

Alfred de Vigny

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Alfred de Vigny
Age: 66 †
Born: 1797
Born: March 27
Died: 1863
Died: September 17
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Alfred Victor de Vigny
Alfred Victor
comte de Vigny
Army
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The true God, the mighty God, is the God of ideas.
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What is a great life but a youthful intention carried out in maturity?
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