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Dies Quote by Jean Paul

“Man has here two and a half minutes-one to smile, one to sigh, and a half to love: for in the midst of this minute he dies.” quote by Jean Paul — Download Open image

“Man has here two and a half minutes-one to smile, one to sigh, and a half to love: for in the midst of this minute he dies.”

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