Piet Hein (December 16, 1905–April 17, 1996 / Copenhagen)

poet Piet Hein
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A Maxim for Vikings

Here is a fact
that should help you fight a bit longer:
Things that don’t actually kill you outright
make you stronger.

Piet Hein
Submitted: Friday, January 03, 2003

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  • Ian Overton (2/23/2011 2:49:00 PM)

    In both body and soul.

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