Know thyself' was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world, 'Be thyself' shall be written. (Oscar Wilde)

Know thyself' was written over the portal of the antique world. Over the portal of the new world, 'Be thyself' shall be written.

Oscar Wilde

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