Arrangements Quote by Alan Watts

“We are all as much extraordinary phenomena of nature as trees, clouds, the patterns in running water, the flickering of fire, the arrangement of the stars and the form of a galaxy.”

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Arrangements Astronomy Clouds Extraordinary Fire Form Galaxy Nature Patterns Running Running water Stars Tree Trees Water

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Marriage must cease to be a matter of arrangement made by parents for money.

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