Jules Barbey DAurevillyFor in Paris, whenever God puts a pretty woman there (the streets), the Devil, in reply, immediately puts a fool to keep her.
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This quote is a play on the saying, “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” It’s a common saying that can be applied to any situation on Earth. The saying is often attributed to the famous French author Victor Hugo.
Source: Les Diaboliques
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