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“Who said it first? We don't know, but very often we find the same ideas attributed to two different people. All we can do is give you both. . . . The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.”

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Eden Phillpotts
Eden Phillpotts

Eden Phillpotts was an English author known for his novels and poetry, which often explored social and moral issues, appealing to Victorian readers. more

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