This is servitude, To serve the unwise.
JOHN MILTON
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John MiltonJohn Milton Awake, arise or be for ever fall’n.
John MiltonJohn Milton The best apology against false accusers is silence.
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Nansia MovidiNansia Movidi Confidence is similar luck. You can’t hold it forever at your service!
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