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Heroism is the brilliant triumph of the soul over the flesh - over fear...Heroism is the dazzling and glorious concentration of courage.

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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University Teacher
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Henri-Frederic Amiel
Henri Frédéric Amiel
Soul
Anticipation
Concentration
Triumph
Glorious
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Flesh
Courage
Dazzling
Fear
Heroism

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