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Music is harmony, harmony is perfection, perfection is our dream, and our dream is heaven.
Henri Frederic Amiel
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Henri Frederic Amiel
Age: 59 †
Born: 1821
Born: September 27
Died: 1881
Died: May 11
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Literary Critic
Philosopher
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Henri-Frederic Amiel
Henri Frédéric Amiel
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Music
Harmony
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Heaven
Peace
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Doing easily what others find difficult is talent doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
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Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.
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Joy is the vital air of the soul.
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Knowledge, love, power-there is the complete life.
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