The fool always carries them, although he has long since forgotten what they mean. Nevertheless they belong to him, even though he does not know their use. (P. D. Ouspensky)

The fool always carries them, although he has long since forgotten what they mean. Nevertheless they belong to him, even though he does not know their use.

P. D. Ouspensky

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