"Our ancestors derived less from life than we do, but they also expected much less and were less intent on controlling the future. We are of the arrogant generations who believe a lasting happiness was promised to us at birth. Promised? By whom?"

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About Amin Maalouf

Amin Maalouf is a Lebanese-born French author and essayist known for historical and cultural nonfiction and novels.

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