Everything is false, everything is possible, everything is doubtful.
GUY DE MAUPASSANT
GUY DE MAUPASSANT
Guy de Maupassant on doubt
Guy de Maupassant53 quotes“Everything is false, everything is possible, everything is doubtful.”
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