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" We have the capacity to receive messages from the stars and the songs of the night winds. "
Ruth St. Denis
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" Such is the nature of men, that howsoever they may acknowledge many others to be more witty, or more eloquent, or more learned; yet they will hardly believe there be many so wise as themselves. "
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