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“Read enough about the dung beetle, and a picture of its character emerges: patient, optimistic, uncomplaining.” quote by Elif Batuman — Download Open image

“Read enough about the dung beetle, and a picture of its character emerges: patient, optimistic, uncomplaining.”

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