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Man is distinguished from all other creatures by the faculty of laughter.

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I reflect with sorrow and astonishment on the little competitions, factions, and debates of mankind.
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Nature is full of wonders; every atom is a standing miracle, and endowed with such qualities, as could not be impressed on it by a power and wisdom less than infinite.
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