Gone Quote by Paul Valery Download Open image “A great man is one who leaves others at a loss after he is gone.” — Paul Valery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.3 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Gone Great man Leaves Loss Loss Loss Gone Man Leaves
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God created man and, finding him not sufficiently alone, gave him a companion to make him feel his solitude more keenly. — Paul Valery Copy Share Image
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Thought must be hidden in the verse like nutritional virtue in a fruit. — Paul Valery Copy Share Image
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