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That which today calls itself science gives us more and more information, and indigestible glut of information, and less and less understanding.

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Edward Abbey
Age: 62 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 29
Died: 1989
Died: March 14
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Edward Paul Abbey
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Saving the world is only a hobby. Most of the time I do nothing.
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Concrete is heavy iron is hard - but the grass will prevail.
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