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Norman Douglas Quotes: A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner.
         

A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner.


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A man can believe a considerable deal of rubbish, and yet go about his daily work in a rational and cheerful manner.
         



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