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In an easy cause anyone can be eloquent the slightest strength is enough to break what is already shattered.

Ovid

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Ovid
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Mythographer
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Publius Ovidius Naso
P. Ovidius Naso
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Strength
Already
Causes
Break
Anyone
Eloquent
Easy
Slightest
Enough
Shattered

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