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We bestow on others praise in which we do not believe, on condition that in return they bestow upon us praise in which we do.

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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Return
Conditions
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Others
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Bestow

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