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“Every noble acquisition is attended with its risks; he who fears to encounter the one must not expect to obtain the other.”

Quote by Pietro Metastasio

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Pietro Metastasio
Pietro Metastasio

Pietro Metastasio, born on January 3, 1698, and died on April 12, 1782, was an Italian poet. He is one of the most famous dramatic poets of the 18th century, known for his elegant verses and dramatic works. more

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