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There is something sadder to lose than life – the reason for living;
Sadder than to lose one's possessions is to lose one's hope.

— Paul Claudel

Il y a une chose plus triste à perdre que la vie, c’est la raison de vivre,
Plus triste que de perdre ses biens, c’est de perdre son espérance.

Original text (French)

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