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“I have made and accepted my own version of the natural order of things, and actually supposed a universe that has, or damn well ought to have, my convenience in mind.”

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Book:The Gift of Fire
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The Gift of Fire

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Richard Mitchell
Richard Mitchell

Richard Mitchell was an expert in an unknown field active in the 20th century. His life and achievements are not widely documented, but based on limited information, he made significant contributions to his professional field. more

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