No human creature can give orders to love.

Nulle créature humaine ne peut commander à l'amour

George Sand

Jacques

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Topic

Nature of love

Author

George Sand

Source

Jacques

Medium

Novel

Language

French

Time

1834 1830s 19th century

Occupation

Writer

From

France Europe

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Citation

Sand, George. Jacques. 1833, ch. 81.

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Language
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Time
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Citation

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To conquer without risk is to triumph without glory.

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Time
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Current Citation

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