My son, by all means desist from kicking the venerable and enlightened…

C. S. Lewis
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My son, by all means desist from kicking the venerable and enlightened Vizier: for as a costly jewel retains its value even if hidden in a dung-hill, so old age and discretion are to be respected even in the vile persons of our subjects. Desist therefore, and tell us what you desire and propose. ✨ C.S.Lewis (2016). The Chronicles of Narnia Vol V: The Horse and his Boy, p.81, ENRICH CULTURE GROUP LIMITED
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