• On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath.

  Sidonie Gabrielle Colette
  French writer 1873-1954
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. between
2. unknown
3. stifles
4. worlds
5. tempts
6. breath

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On this narrow planet, we have only the choice between two unknown worlds. One of them tempts us - ah! what a dream, to live in that! - the other stifles us at the first breath. by : Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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