The Genius Of The French Language, Descended From Its Single Latin Stock, Has Triumphed Most In The Contrary Direction - In Simplicity, In Unity, In Clarity, And In Restraint. - SearchQuotes

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The genius of the French language, descended from its single Latin stock, has triumphed most in the contrary direction - in simplicity, in unity, in clarity, and in restraint.

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