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Clarity is the politeness of the man of letters.
Jules Renard
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Jules Renard
Age: 43 †
Born: 1867
Born: January 1
Died: 1910
Died: May 24
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Chalons-du-Maine
Pierre-Jules Renard
Men
Politeness
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Liberty is the right to choose. Freedom is the result of the right choice.
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