[But] to sing of your face, a composition in itself sublime and marvelous, I lack knowledge, Lady, and wit and art. (Luís de Camões)

[But] to sing of your face, a composition in itself sublime and marvelous, I lack knowledge, Lady, and wit and art.

Luís de Camões

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