Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires, man is a fallen god who remembers the heavens


Alphonse Lamartine

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Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires, man is a fallen god who remembers the heavens
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Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.
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Limited in his nature, infinite in his desire, man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.
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Man is fully responsible for his nature and his choices.
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