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Injury, when it is slight, upsets me when it is strong it calms me.

Antonio Porchia

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Antonio Porchia
Age: 81 †
Born: 1886
Born: November 25
Died: 1968
Died: November 6
Aphorist
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Calms
Upsets
Slight
Injury
Upset
Calm

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