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The seismograph is a scientific device that enables scientists to distinguish between actual earthquakes and ordinary cocktail parties.
The self-imagined non-conformist is the one who most rigorously conforms to the rules of non-conformity.
The selfsame heaven That frowns on me looks sadly upon him.
-- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), King Richard III -- Act v, Sc. 3...
These lovely lamps, these windows of the soul.
-- Du Bartas (1544-1590) -- Divine Weekes and Workes, Sixth Day...
These lovers of esoterica seem to derive a great deal of intellectual satisfaction out of not quite understanding what they are doing.
These Macedonians," said he, "are a rude and clownish people, that call a spade a spade.
-- Plutarch (46-120 AD) -- Philip...
The semi-conscious mind is a tricky thing. A man never knows just how much is real or how much is imagination.
-- McCoy, "Obsession," stardate 3620.7....
The seminar on Time Travel will be held two weeks ago.
These most brisk and giddy-paced times. -- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Twelfth Night -- Act ii, Sc.
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These my sky-robes spun out of Iris' woof. -- John Milton (1608-1674) -- Comus, Line 83

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