Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops. (H. L. Mencken)

Penetrating so many secrets, we cease to believe in the unknowable. But there it sits nevertheless, calmly licking its chops.

H. L. Mencken

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