Most men resemble great deserted palaces: the owner occupies only a few rooms and has closed off wings where he never ventures.

Presque tous les hommes ressemblent à ces grands palais déserts dont le propriétaire n'habite que quelques pièces; et il ne pénètre jamais dans les ailes condamnées.

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