They were completely vague. They expressed everything and nothing. 'It is the olian harp of style,' thought Julien. 'Amid the most lofty thoughts about annihilation, death, the infinite, etc., I can see no reality save a shocking fear of ridicule.
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- Author's profession: Writer
- Nationality: french
- Born: January 23, 1783
- Died: March 23, 1842
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