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“The gods, after all, are only human, and once their rage has been placated they are perfectly capable of acts of mercy and grace.” quote by Thomas M. Disch — Download Open image

“The gods, after all, are only human, and once their rage has been placated they are perfectly capable of acts of mercy and grace.”

Thomas M. Disch

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