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Our years, our debts, and our enemies are always more numerous than we imagine.

Charles Nodier

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Charles Nodier
Age: 63 †
Born: 1780
Born: April 29
Died: 1844
Died: January 27
Author
Entomologist
Journalist
Lexicographer
Librarian
Literary Critic
Novelist
Poet
Translator
Writer
Besac
Jean Charles Emmanuel Nodier
Enemy
Imagine
Age
Years
Always
Debts
Numerous
Enemies
Debt

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