the title of Queen rang sweet to my ears, child though I was. . . . This idea … - Catherine the Great

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Creative people who can't help but explore other mental territories are at greater risk, just as someone who climbs a mountain is more at risk than someone who just walks along a village lane.

Catherine the Great

the title of Queen rang sweet to my ears, child though I was. . . . This idea of a crown began running in my head then like a tune, and has been running a lot in it ever since.

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