A castaway in the sea was going down for the third time when he caught sight of a … - Daniel Quinn

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When we really understand time travel we may find out it's as common as dirt and has been going on all around us is all kinds of physical processes.

Daniel Quinn

A castaway in the sea was going down for the third time when he caught sight of a passing ship. Gathering his last strength, he waved frantically and called for help. Someone on board peered at him scornfully and shouted back, "Get a boat!

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All paths lie together in the hand of god like a web endlessly woven, and yours and mine are no greater or less than the beetle's or the squirrel's or the sparrow's. All are held together.

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