"Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of bacteria whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or both die."

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"Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of bacteria whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or both die."

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"Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half."

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"Write something, even if it's just a suicide note."

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"Never have children, only grandchildren."

"Think of the earth as a living organism that is being attacked by billions of bacteria whose numbers double every forty years. Either the host dies, or the virus dies, or both die."

"Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half."

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