“In Belgium, the magistrate has the dignity of a prince, but by Bacchus, it is true that the brewer is king.”
Quote by Emile Verhaeren
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Emile Verhaeren
Emile Verhaeren was a Belgian poet who made significant contributions to the Symbolist movement. Born on May 21, 1855, in Ghent, Belgium, he passed away on November 27, 1916. Verhaeren's poetry is renowned for its evocative portrayal of urban life and its focus on the struggles and aspirations of the working class. more
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