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Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind.
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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Mother of Marvels, mysterious and tender Nature, why do we not live more in thee.
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