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Men who know themselves are no longer fools. They stand on the thr

Men who know themselves are no longer fools. They stand on the threshold of the door of Wisdom. – Havelock Ellis

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It is curious how there seems to be an instinctive disgust in Man for his nearest ancestors and relations. If only Darwin could conscientiously have traced man back to the Elephant or the Lion or the Antelope, how much ridicule and prejudice would have been spared to the doctrine of Evolution. – Havelock Ellis

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Evolution
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Havelock Ellis
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There is held to be no surer test of civilization than the increase per head of the consumption of alcohol and tobacco. Yet alcohol and tobacco are recognizable poisons, so that their consumption has only to be carried far enough to destroy civilization altogether. – Havelock Ellis

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Drugs
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Back of every mistaken venture and defeat is the laughter of wisdom, if you listen. – Carl Sandburg

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My kettle coughs a steamy tea. – Terri Guillemets

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