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Ever since time began the world has seemed stupid to those who aren't stupid themselves. It was to avoid that annoyance that I became stupid myself, as fast as ever I could. Sheer egoism, no doubt.

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George Sand
Age: 71 †
Born: 1804
Born: June 1
Died: 1876
Died: May 8
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Salonnière
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