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That’s What He (She) Said

Posted on 28 January 2012 by

I don’t want the world to give me anything for my books, except money to save me from the temptation of writing only for money. -George Eliot

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That’s What They Said

Posted on 4 June 2011 by

Ingenious philosophers tell you, perhaps, that the great work of the steam-engine is to create leisure for mankind. Do not believe them; it only creates a vacuum for eager thought to rush in. Even idleness is eager now—eager for amusement, … Continue reading →

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