We learn what something is not - and that is as important as a positive discovery to the man who is going to pick up from there. At least he knows what not to do. (Daniel Keyes)

We learn what something is not - and that is as important as a positive discovery to the man who is going to pick up from there. At least he knows what not to do.

Daniel Keyes

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