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“The natural world is alright, voters across the country seem to be saying, as long as its preservation doesn't interfere with the process of destroying it to earn money.”

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Book:The Te of Piglet
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The Te of Piglet

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Benjamin Hoff
Benjamin Hoff

Benjamin Hoff is an American author born in 1946. He is best known for his book 'The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance,' which combines philosophy, psychology, and travel stories to explore the essence of life and creative thinking. more

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