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...But of these sophisms and elenchs of merchandise I skill not...
Milton, Areopagitica

Except he had found the
standing sea-rock that even this last
Temptation breaks on; quieter than death but lovelier; peace
that quiets the desire even of praising it.

Jeffers, Meditation On Saviors


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4.4.02

Ancient Feet The mathematical significance of our foot lies in its twelve divisions which allow the primary ratios of 2, 3 and 4 to be obtained and represented exactly. In a decimal system, one ratio in every three has to be approximate only. In other fields, the factor three would allow weighing and paying to be made with the minimum number of pieces.

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