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The wind in the grain is the caress to the spouse it is the hand of peace stroking her hair.

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Age: 44 †
Born: 1900
Born: June 29
Died: 1944
Died: July 31
Aircraft Pilot
Autobiographer
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Philosopher
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