"To love for the sake of being loved is human, but to love for the sake of loving is angelic."

Alphonse de Lamartine (1790 - 1869)
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About Alphonse de Lamartine

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.

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