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Alfred North Whitehead Quotes: We must not expect simple answers to far-reaching questions. However far our gaze penetrates, there are always heights beyond which block our vision.
         

We must not expect simple answers to far-reaching questions. However far our gaze penetrates, there are always heights beyond which block our vision.


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