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W. H. Auden - the first flint was flaked this landing...
the first flint was flaked this landing was merely a matter of time. But our selves, like Adam's, still don't fit us exactly, modern only in this-our lack of decorum. (W. H. Auden)

the first flint was flaked this landing was merely a matter of time. But our selves, like Adam's, still don't fit us exactly, modern only in this-our lack of decorum.

W. H. Auden

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