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Is everyone who lives in ignorance like you?" asked milo. "much worse," he said longingly. "but i don't live here. i'm from a place very far away called context.
-Norton Juster
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Is Everyone Who Lives In Ignorance Like

Norton Juster
Is everyone who lives in ignorance like you?" asked milo. "much worse," he said longingly. "but i don't live here. i'm from a place very far away called context.
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