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Strength is natural, but grace is the growth of habit. This charming quality requires practice if it is to become lasting.

Joseph Joubert

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Joseph Joubert
Age: 69 †
Born: 1754
Born: May 7
Died: 1824
Died: May 4
Essayist
Philosopher
Writer
Strength
Growth
Grace
Quality
Practice
Charming
Natural
Lasting
Become
Requires
Habit

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