Quote by Jean Rostand
My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity

My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists. – Jean Rostand

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There are certain moments when we might wish the future were built by men of the past. – Jean Rostand

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