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"One senses that, in these conditions, no amount of wet-wiping could bring true hygiene."
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"I'm a hygiene freak. I'm like obsessive-compulsive when it comes to washing your hands."

"Blessed are those who eat greens, for they shall keep their teeth. Blessed are those who wash their hands after wiping their arses, for they shall not sicken. Blessed are those who boil water, for they shall be called saviors of mankind."

"The importance of healthy habits and hygiene for making a positive first impression should go without saying; however, I would be remiss if I did not include this topic in the book, because surprisingly, many people just don't get it."

"One senses that, in these conditions, no amount of wet-wiping could bring true hygiene."
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"At the last moment, the fish and I exchange a troubled glance. The murrel seems to be demanding an explanation. Alas, I am in no position to start justifying the unusual treatment. What comes next is a new experience for both the fish and me."


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"When I am about to embark on a difficult journey, I comfort myself by reading the accounts of the great nineteenth-century travellers, men like Stanley, Burton, Speke, Burckhardt and Barth."


"The first few hours in the cell were quite stimulating. I'd never been in a prison cell before and was quite enjoying the experience."
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