Oh, Adam’s sons, how cleverly you defend yourselves against all that m…

C. S. Lewis
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Oh, Adam’s sons, how cleverly you defend yourselves against all that might do you good! ✨ C. S. Lewis (2013). The Chronicles of Narnia Complete 7-Book Collection with Bonus Book: Boxen, p.96, Harper Collins
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