Oscar Wilde: It is well for his peace that the saint goes to his martyrdom. He is spared the sight of the horror of his harvest.

It is well for his peace that the saint goes to his martyrdom. He is spared the — Oscar Wilde

It is well for his peace that the saint goes to his martyrdom. He is spared the sight of the horror of his harvest.

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