Anton Chekhov: A grimy fly can soil the entire wall and a small, dirty little act can ruin the entire proceedings.

A grimy fly can soil the entire wall and a small, dirty little act can ruin the — Anton Chekhov

A grimy fly can soil the entire wall and a small, dirty little act can ruin the entire proceedings.

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