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It is, no doubt, an immense advantage to have done nothing, but one should not abuse it.
Antoine Rivarol
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Antoine Rivarol
Age: 47 †
Born: 1753
Born: June 26
Died: 1801
Died: April 11
Aphorist
French Moralist
Journalist
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Banhòus de Céser
Rivarol
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Abuse
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