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Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

Quote of Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux - What is true may sometimes seem...


Biography - Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux:

French poet and critic.
Born: 1636 - Died: 1711
Period:
18th century
17th century
Place of birth: France
France

What is true may sometimes seem unlike truth.



Translation

Translation

(French)



French
Le vrai peut quelquefois n'être pas vraisemblable.




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