Some are born to invent, others to embellish; but the gilder attracts more attention than the architect. (Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues)

Some are born to invent, others to embellish; but the gilder attracts more attention than the architect.

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues

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