"A wholesome oblivion of one's neighbours is the beginning of wisdom."
-Richard Le Gallienne
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"Modern science, then, so far from being an enemy of romance, is seen on every hand to be its sympathetic and resourceful friend, its swift and irresistible helper in its serious need, and an indulgent minister to its lighter fancies.“
-Richard Le Gallienne
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