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The greatest foe to art is luxury, art cannot live in its atmosphere.

William Morris

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William Morris
Age: 62 †
Born: 1834
Born: March 24
Died: 1896
Died: October 3
Wilcumestowe
William M. Morris
Cannot
Live
Foe
Luxury
Atmosphere
Greatest
Art

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