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" I have seen how the foundations of the world are laid, and I have not the least doubt that it will stand a good while. "

Henry David Thoreau

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" The light which puts out our eyes is darkness to us. Only that day dawns to which we are awake. There is more day to dawn. The sun is but a morning star. "

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