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If passion sometimes counsels greater boldness than does reflection, it gives more strength to execute it.

Luc de Clapiers

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Luc de Clapiers
Age: 31 †
Born: 1715
Born: August 6
Died: 1747
Died: May 28
Essayist
Military Personnel
Philosopher
Writer
Aix
Reflection
Strength
Gives
Passion
Greater
Doe
Counsels
Sometimes
Execute
Giving
Boldness

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