The sword above here smiteth not in haste Nor tardily, howe'er it seem to him Who fearing or desiring waits for it. (Dante Alighieri)

The sword above here smiteth not in haste Nor tardily, howe'er it seem to him Who fearing or desiring waits for it.

Dante Alighieri

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