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An old man, having retired from active life, regains the gaity and irresponsibility of childhood. He is ready to play, he cannot run with his son, but he can totter with his grandson. Our first and last steps have the same rhythm.

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Andre Maurois
Age: 82 †
Born: 1885
Born: July 26
Died: 1967
Died: October 7
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Novelist
Philosopher
Science Fiction Writer
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Émile Salomon Wilhelm
Andre Maurois
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Grandson
First
Ready
Irresponsibility

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