Although all new ideas are born in France, they are not readily adopted there. It seems that they must first commence to prosper in a foreign country. (Sarah Bernhardt)

Although all new ideas are born in France, they are not readily adopted there. It seems that they must first commence to prosper in a foreign country.

Sarah Bernhardt

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