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... one's brain against that of the fly — a risk some people are unwilling to assume . But then , experimentation is only for the adven- turesome , for the dreamers , for the brave . It is risky even at higher levels . I am reminded of the ...
... one's brain against that of the fly — a risk some people are unwilling to assume . But then , experimentation is only for the adven- turesome , for the dreamers , for the brave . It is risky even at higher levels . I am reminded of the ...
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... one's hand where body heat melts it away to nothing . It may stick stubbornly to the table where it resists all efforts to dislodge it . Or a student , colleague , or salesman may suddenly open a door and blow the work of hours into ...
... one's hand where body heat melts it away to nothing . It may stick stubbornly to the table where it resists all efforts to dislodge it . Or a student , colleague , or salesman may suddenly open a door and blow the work of hours into ...
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... one's experiences may be quite innocuous or it may be for personal aggrandizement . On the other hand , in some scientific circles one's promotion and permanency may depend upon the number , weight , or vol- ume of his published works ...
... one's experiences may be quite innocuous or it may be for personal aggrandizement . On the other hand , in some scientific circles one's promotion and permanency may depend upon the number , weight , or vol- ume of his published works ...
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