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Saint Augustine Quotes: I had a clear idea about what time is till I was asked to explain it and ceased to understand it altogether as soon as I began explaining it.
         

I had a clear idea about what time is till I was asked to explain it and ceased to understand it altogether as soon as I began explaining it.


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