The sun is simple. A sword is simple. A storm is simple. Behind everything simple is a huge tail of complicated. (Terry Pratchett)

The sun is simple. A sword is simple. A storm is simple. Behind everything simple is a huge tail of complicated.

Terry Pratchett

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