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“Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur.”

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Petronius, born in 27 AD and died in 66 AD, was a renowned author from the Roman Empire. His work, 'The Satyricon', is a classic of Roman literature, known for its satire and humor. more

“Aggression is part of the masculine design, we are hardwired for it.... Little girls do not invent games where large numbers of people die, where bloodshed is a prerequisite for having fun. Hockey, for example, was not a feminine creation. Nor was boxing. A boy wants to attack something - and so does a man, even if it's only a little white ball on a tee.”

Source: Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul

“Who hail thee, Man! the pilgrim of the day, spouse of the worm, and brother of the clay.”

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Book:The Poetical Works of Campbell, Goldsmith and Gray: With Memoirs of the Authors

Source: The Poetical Works of Campbell, Goldsmith and Gray: With Memoirs of the Authors

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“This was just no fun. I wanted my brain back.”

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