The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated. (Baltasar Gracián)

The great art of giving consists in this the gift should cost very little and yet be greatly coveted, so that it may be the more highly appreciated.

Baltasar Gracián

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