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Quote by Bill Bryson

“18th century scientists, the French in particular, seldom did things simply if an absurdly demanding alternative was available.”

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Bill Bryson

Bill Bryson, born on December 8, 1951, is a British author known for his humorous and knowledgeable writing. His works span across various fields, including travel literature, natural history, and science popularization. more

“The tools are real. The viewer is real, you, the artist, is real and a part of everything you paint. You connect yourself to the viewer by sharing something that is inside of you that connects with something inside of him. All you have as your guide is that you know what moves you. All you have to do it with is a brush, some chemical and canvas, and technique.”

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Author:Steven Brust

“In your walks about London you will sometimes see bent, haggard figures that look as if they had recently been caught in some powerful machinery. They are those fellows who got mixed up with Catsmeat when he was meaning well.”

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Book:Aunts Omnibus

Source: Aunts Omnibus

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Author:Werner Herzog

“I just don't like travelling very much.”

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Source: Emily Dickinson: lives of a poet

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Book:Sexing the Cherry

Source: Sexing the Cherry

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