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To seek out in a world full of joy the one thing that is certain to give you pain, and hug it to your bosom with all your strength that's the greatest human happiness.

Jean Giraudoux

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Jean Giraudoux
Age: 61 †
Born: 1882
Born: October 29
Died: 1944
Died: January 31
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Hippolyte Jean Giraudoux
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