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Paul Pearsall Quotes: The word 'silly' derives from the Greek 'selig' meaning 'blessed.' There is something sacred in being able to be silly.
         

The word 'silly' derives from the Greek 'selig' meaning 'blessed.' There is something sacred in being able to be silly.


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