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Love is like swallowing hot chocolate before it has cooled off. It takes you by surprise at first, but keeps you warm for a long time.
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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Doing easily what others find difficult is talent doing what is impossible for talent is genius.
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You desire to know the art of living, my friend? It is contained in one phrase: make use of suffering.
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