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Astronomers always work in the past; because light takes time to m

Astronomers always work in the past; because light takes time to move from one place to another, they see things as they were, not as they are. – Neale E. Howard, The Telescope Handbook and Star Atlas, 1967

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To really enjoy the better things in life, one must first have experienced the things they are better than. – Oscar Holmolka

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If we would see others as they see themselves, our shyness would soon become compassion. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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