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Gilbert K. Chesterton Quotes: Where does a wise man kick a pebble? On the beach. Where does a wise man hide a leaf? In the forest.
         

Where does a wise man kick a pebble? On the beach. Where does a wise man hide a leaf? In the forest.


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