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1. black
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3. blue
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Take away paradox from the thinker and you have a professor.

Soren Kierkegaard

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  I see it all perfectly; there are two possible situations — one can either do this or that. My honest opinion and my friendly advice is this: do it or do not do it — you will regret both.

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  My melancholy is the most faithful sweetheart I have had.

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  Above all, do not lose your desire to walk.

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  My standpoint is armed neutrality.

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