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The art of reading is in great part that of acquiring a better understanding of life from one's encounter with it in a book.
Andre Maurois
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Andre Maurois
Age: 82 †
Born: 1885
Born: July 26
Died: 1967
Died: October 7
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Novelty, the most potent of all attractions, is also the most perishable.
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Time is a factor in all action. An imperfect scheme put into action at the proper time is better than a perfect one accomplished too late.
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Men and women are not born inconstant: they are made so by their early amorous experiences.
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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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