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Yes, the work comes out more fair,
From a form that rebels against
Handling,
Verse, marble, onyx, enamel.

— Théophile Gautier

Oui, l'œuvre sort plus belle
D'une forme au travail
Rebelle,
Vers, marbre, onyx, émail.

Original text (French)

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