France, for example, loves at the same time history and the drama, because the one explores the vast destinies of humanity, and the other the individual lot of man. (Alfred de Vigny)

France, for example, loves at the same time history and the drama, because the one explores the vast destinies of humanity, and the other the individual lot of man.

Alfred de Vigny

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