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Quote by Antonio Porchia

“He who has made a thousand things and he who has made none, both feel the same desire: to make something.”

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Antonio Porchia, born on November 13, 1885, was an Argentine poet whose work is renowned for its unique style and profound philosophy. He had a significant impact on Latin American literature. more

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