It is a difficult thing for a man to resist the natural necessity
of mortal passions.
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Of those whom God is slow to punish
of mortal passions.
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD)
-- Of those whom God is slow to punish
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