We've been in a war and a recession. That's why acccent colors with y… — David Bromstad

We've been in a war and a recession. That's why acccent colors with yellow and purple are popular. They're optimistic and flirty and happy colors.

David BromstadDesigner · American

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To delight in war is a merit in the soldier, a dangerous quality in the captain, and a positive crime in the statesman. — George Santayana
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