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To be able to observe with a stranger's eye helps one to see with an artist's eye. What alienates us inspires.

Jean Rostand

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Jean Rostand
Age: 82 †
Born: 1894
Born: October 30
Died: 1977
Died: September 4
Biologist
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Philosopher
Writer
Paris
France
Observation
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Stranger
Inspire
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Alienates
Helping
Inspires
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Observe

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