Gravity is of the very Essence of Imposture. It does not only make us mistake other Things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake it-self. (Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury)

Gravity is of the very Essence of Imposture. It does not only make us mistake other Things, but is apt perpetually almost to mistake it-self.

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury

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