Fools, art is a heavy task, more heavy than gold crowns; it's far more difficult to match firm words than armies. (Nikos Kazantzakis)

Fools, art is a heavy task, more heavy than gold crowns; it's far more difficult to match firm words than armies.

Nikos Kazantzakis

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