I watched the gorilla's eyes again, wise and knowing eyes, and wondered about this business of trying to teach apes language. Our… — Douglas Adams Copy Share Image
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The fool sees naught but folly; and the madman only madness. Yesterday I asked a foolish man to count the fools among… — Khalil Gibran Copy Share Image
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Wine give strenght to weary men. and And wine can of their wits the wise beguile. Make the sage frolic, and the… — Homer Copy Share Image
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