“How surely a knowledge of the world hardens the heart!”
Quote by Pedro Calderon de la Barca
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Pedro Calderon de la Barca
Pedro Calderón de la Barca, born on January 17, 1600, and died on May 25, 1681, was one of the most famous dramatists of the Spanish Baroque period. His works, blending classicalism and mysticism, had a profound impact on Spanish drama. more
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