Only mediocrities progress. An artist revolves in a cycle of masterpieces, the first of which is no less perfect than the last. (Oscar Wilde)

Only mediocrities progress. An artist revolves in a cycle of masterpieces, the first of which is no less perfect than the last.

Oscar Wilde

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