We are an exception among people. We belong to those who are not an integral part of humanity but exist only to teach the world some type of great lesson.

Nous sommes du nombre de ces nations qui ne semblent pas faire partie intégrante du genre humain mais qui n’existent que pour donner quelque grande leçon au monde.

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