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Elysium Quote by Ezra Pound

“Fit for kings, formal gardens afford an earthly Elysium and…” quote by Ezra Pound — Download Open image

“Fit for kings, formal gardens afford an earthly Elysium and the odd impression that we mere men might actually control nature for a time.”

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