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I know that I am mortal by nature and ephemeral, but when I trace at my pleasure the windings to and fro of the heavenly bodies, I no longer touch earth with my feet. I stand in the presence of Zeus himself and take my fill of ambrosia.

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this is a qoute about life and little kids: little kids need rest and so do parents so all you little stinkin kids go to bed!

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