This not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more, Sempronius,…

Joseph Addison
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This not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more, Sempronius, we'll deserve it. ✨ 'Cato' (1713) act 1, sc. 2, l. 43
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This not in mortals to command success, but we'll do more, Sempronius, we'll deserve it. ✨ 'Cato' (1713) act 1, sc. 2, l. 43

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