Quote #1906 about Life lessons by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"The strong are strengthened by reverses; the trouble is that the true meaning of events scores next to nothing in the match we play with men. Appearances decide our gains or losses and the points are trumpery. And a mere semblance of defeat may hopelessly checkmate us."by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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