Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness. - Jean de La Bruyère

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Those who make the worst use of their time are the first to complain of its shortness.

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About Jean de La Bruyère

Jean de La Bruyère (16 August 1645 – 10 May 1696) was a French essayist and moralist.

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Alternative Names: Jean de La Bruyere • Bruyère
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