There is something sadder to lose than life – the reason for living; Sadder than to lose one's possessions is to lose one's hope. (Paul Claudel)

There is something sadder to lose than life – the reason for living; Sadder than to lose one's possessions is to lose one's hope.

Paul Claudel

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