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In the moment of appreciation we live again the moment when the creator saw and held the hidden likeness.

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Jacob Bronowski
Age: 66 †
Born: 1908
Born: January 18
Died: 1974
Died: August 22
Biologist
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Humanist
Mathematician
Philosopher
Poet
Television Presenter
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