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The difference between human beings and other species is that only human beings practise birth control.

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A giraffe from Kitāb al-Hayawān (Book of the Animals) by al-Jāḥiẓ.

The book is silent as long as you need silence,
eloquent whenever you want discourse.
He never interrupts you if you are engaged
but if you feel lonely he will be a good companion.
He is a friend who never deceives or falters you,
and he is a companion who does not grow tired of you.

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