quote · Legacy record
the greatest men that ever live pass away unknown. they put forth no claims for themselves, establish no schools of systems in their name. they never create or stir but just melt down into love
the greatest men that ever live pass away unknown. they put forth no claims for themselves, establish no schools of systems in their name. they never create or stir but just melt down into love
Approximate author period: c. 1978 AD · modern
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- Tom Robbins
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- Approximate author period: c. 1978 AD · modern
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