Prometheus heretofore went up to Heaven, and stole fire from thence. Have not I as much Boldness as he? (Cyrano de Bergerac)

Prometheus heretofore went up to Heaven, and stole fire from thence. Have not I as much Boldness as he?

Cyrano de Bergerac

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