The art of prophecy is very difficult,
especially with respect to the future.
-- Mark Twain
especially with respect to the future.
-- Mark Twain
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Mark... - When angry, count four. When very angry, swear.
MARK... - When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is
possible,
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Neil... - The man who lets himself be bored is even more contemptible than the
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