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Edmond About
French
Novelist
About the author
But as the Pope has a long arm, which might reach me in France, I have gone a little out of the way to tell him the plain truths contained in these pages.
Edmond About,
French
Novelist
#France
Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle.
Edmond About,
French
Novelist
#Life
#Marriage
#Battle
It was in the Papal States that I studied the Roman Question. I traveled over every part of the country; I conversed with men of all opinions, examined things very closely, and collected my information on the spot.
Edmond About,
French
Novelist
#Country
#Men
#Information
#Question
#states
#Opinions
I have been further enlightened by the conversation and correspondence of some illustrious Italians, whom I would gladly name, were I not afraid of exposing them to danger.
Edmond About,
French
Novelist
#Conversation
#Danger
#Name
I fight fairly, and in good faith.
Edmond About,
French
Novelist
#Faith
#Fight