Alphonse de Lamartine
1790 - 1869
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Biography
Alphonse de Lamartine was a French writer, poet, and politician. He is best known for his poetry works, particularly his lyrical verses and romantic poems. Lamartine was a key figure in the Romantic literary movement in France and was a member of the French Academy. In addition to his literary contributions, he also played a significant role in politics, serving as a legislator and government official during the early years of the French Second Republic.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Sometimes, when one person is missing, the whole world seems depopulated.
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To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic.
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Let us enjoy the brief period of life, for all evanescent things have an especial charm.
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A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.
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History teaches everything including the future.