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Charles Olson quote: "The heroes of the present will retreat to the imitation they..."

The heroes of the present will retreat to the imitation they are anyhow.

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The percentage you're paying is too high priced While you're living beyond all your means And the man in the suit has just bought a new car From the profit he's made on your dreams. Steve Winwood
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