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An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.

Pliny the Elder

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Men are most apt to believe what they least understand; and through the lust of human wit obscure things are more easily credited.
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No one is wise at all times.
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It [the earth] alone remains immoveable, whilst all things revolve round it.
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