The gods, after all, are only human, and once their rage has been placated they are perfectly capable of acts of mercy and grace. (Thomas M. Disch)

The gods, after all, are only human, and once their rage has been placated they are perfectly capable of acts of mercy and grace.

Thomas M. Disch

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