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What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it

What would there be in a story of happiness? Only what prepares it, only what destroys it can be told. РAndr̩ Gide

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In order to judge properly, one must get away somewhat from what one is judging, after having loved it. This is true of countries, of persons, and of oneself. РAndr̩ Gide

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