“That perfect bliss and sole felicity, the sweet fruition of an earthly crown.” – Christopher Marlowe
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"That perfect bliss and sole felicity, the sweet fruition of an earthly crown." – Christopher Marlowe
"That perfect bliss and sole felicity, the sweet fruition of an earthly crown." – Christopher Marlowe
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