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There is no real elevation of mind in a contempt of little things it is, on the contrary, from too narrow views that we consider those things of little importance which have in fact such extensive consequences.

Francois Fenelon

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Francois Fenelon
Age: 63 †
Born: 1651
Born: August 6
Died: 1715
Died: January 7
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