Men. . . look back on the children who were once themselves, and attempt to reconstruct them. But … - Mary Roberts Rinehart

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When in that House MPs divide<br>If they've a brain and cerebellum, too<br>They've got to leave that brain outside<br>And vote just as their leaders tell 'em to.

Mary Roberts Rinehart

Men. . . look back on the children who were once themselves, and attempt to reconstruct them. But they can no longer think like the child.

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