Boileau said that Kings, Gods and Heroes only were fit subjects for literature. The writer can only write about what he admires. (John Steinbeck)

Boileau said that Kings, Gods and Heroes only were fit subjects for literature. The writer can only write about what he admires.

John Steinbeck

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