Our Heritage. Volume 23 (1980), The Belgian uprising by dr. Hans van der Hoeven H. Conscience, Description of the national jubilees... (Brussels, 1856), p. 7. The following quotes are taken from p. 18, 26, 34, 38.
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A smile of self-satisfaction and pride shines on the face of every citizen, and he lifts his eye in thanks to God, who granted him the small but richly blessed Belgium as his birthplace.
— Our Heritage. Volume 23 (1980), The Belgian uprising by dr. Hans van der Hoeven
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "A smile of self-satisfaction and pride shines on the face of every citizen, and he lifts his eye in thanks to God, who granted him the small but richly blessed Belgium as his birthplace." in the context of "Our Heritage. Volume 23 (1980), The Belgian uprising by dr. Hans van der Hoeven H. Conscience, Description of the national jubilees... (Brussels, 1856), p. 7. The following quotes are taken from p. 18, 26, 34, 38." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
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