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Clock Quote by John Hodgman

“A stopped clock is correct twice a day, but a sundial can be used to stab someone, even at nighttime.” quote by John Hodgman — Download Open image

“A stopped clock is correct twice a day, but a sundial can be used to stab someone, even at nighttime.”

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