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

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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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