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No one can vouch for the origins of the medieval proverb,

No one can vouch for the origins of the medieval proverb, “No true virgin plays leapfrog with a unicorn in the forest on a spring night.” – Muriel Segal, Virgins Reluctant, Dubious & Avowed, 1977

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There is no such thing as a great man or a great woman. People believe in them, just as they used to believe in unicorns and dragons. The greatest man or woman is ninety-nine per cent just like yourself. – George Bernard Shaw, 1932

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The unicorn, she said, was a marvelous beast, shining with honor, wisdom and strength. Just to see him strengthened the soul. – Megan Lindholm, “The Unicorn in the Maze,” 1988

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[I]f the horne have this situation, and be so forwardly affixed, as is described, it will not be easily conceived, how it can feed from the ground… – Thomas Browne (1605–1682)

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