Quote by Voltaire

You are very harsh.''I have seen the world.

You are very harsh.''I have seen the world.

Summary

This quote implies that the speaker has had diverse experiences and witnessed the realities of life. Consequently, they have become accustomed to or have developed a blunt or unsympathetic demeanor in response to these experiences. The statement suggests that their perspective has been shaped by the harshness they have encountered throughout their journey.

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