Don't for heaven's sake, be afraid of talking nonsense! But you must pay attention to your nonsense. (Ludwig Wittgenstein)

Don't for heaven's sake, be afraid of talking nonsense! But you must pay attention to your nonsense.

Ludwig Wittgenstein

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