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I believe there are more urgent and honorable occupations than the incomparable waste of time we call suffering
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"I believe there are more urgent and honorable occupations than the incomparable waste of time we call suffering"

- Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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France Flag This quote is written / told by Sidonie Gabrielle Colette between January 28, 1873 and 1954. He/she was a famous Novelist from France. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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