Great toil is oft by trifling theme entailed, But whoso clearly sets it forth and well, No trifling fruit he from his skill doth cull. (Giovanni Rucellai)

Great toil is oft by trifling theme entailed, But whoso clearly sets it forth and well, No trifling fruit he from his skill doth cull.

Giovanni Rucellai

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