Vice: Whatever was passion in the contemplation of man, being brought forth by his will into action. - James Harrington

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You have the nicest window, you know? None of the others can even compete. It´s not flashy like the others, or bleary – your window gives of this nice, quiet light.

James Harrington

Vice: Whatever was passion in the contemplation of man, being brought forth by his will into action.

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