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Terry Pratchett, Equal Rites Quotes: High magic requires a great clarity of thought, you see, and women's talents do not lie in that direction. Their brains tend to overheat.
         

High magic requires a great clarity of thought, you see, and women's talents do not lie in that direction. Their brains tend to overheat.


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