“Men go to far greater lengths to avoid what they fear than to obtain what they desire.”
Source: The Da Vinci Code
“The fate of animals is of far greater importance to me than the fear of appearing ridiculous.”
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French writer (1840-1902) 1840–1902Related quotes
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