Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.
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"Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great." — Roger de Rabutin
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Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great.
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Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it enkindles the great. — Roger de Rabutin
About Roger de Rabutin
Roger de Rabutin was a Writer from France (1618–1693).
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Who said "Absence is to love what wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small, it enkindle…"?
This quote is attributed to Roger de Rabutin, a Writer from France.
When did Roger de Rabutin live?
Roger de Rabutin lived from 1618 – 1693.