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Eighteen might look at thirty-four through a rising mist of adoles

Eighteen might look at thirty-four through a rising mist of adolescence; but twenty-two would see thirty-eight with discerning clarity. – Source Unknown

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Evolution has developed man to such a high degree that he builds zoos to keep his ancestors in cages. – Source Unknown

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