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There are certain moments when we might wish the future were built by men of the past.

Jean Rostand

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Jean Rostand
Age: 82 †
Born: 1894
Born: October 30
Died: 1977
Died: September 4
Biologist
Historian
Philosopher
Writer
Paris
France
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Men
Built
Future
Wish
Moments
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Certain

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