Voltaire: "You're a bitter man," said Candide. "That's because I've lived," said Martin.

"You're a bitter man," said Candide. "That's because I've lived," said Martin. — Voltaire

"You're a bitter man," said Candide. "That's because I've lived," said Martin.

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