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Men's hearts and faces are always wide asunder women's are not only in close connection, but are mirror-like in the instant power of reflection.
Nicolas Chamfort
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Nicolas Chamfort
Age: 53 †
Born: 1741
Born: April 6
Died: 1794
Died: April 13
Journalist
Philosopher
Playwright
Poet
Politician
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Clarmont-Ferrand
Power
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Women
Mirrors
Heart
Connections
Always
Reflection
Men
Wide
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Hearts
Asunder
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