I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat a cat, and Rollet a rogue. (Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux)

I can call nothing by name if that is not his name. I call a cat a cat, and Rollet a rogue.

Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

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