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Man can now fly in the air like a bird, swim under the ocean like a fish, he can burrow into the ground like a mole.
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"Man can now fly in the air like a bird, swim under the ocean like a fish, he can burrow into the ground like a mole. Now if only he could walk the earth like a man, this would be paradise"

- Tommy Douglas

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Canada Flag This quote is written / told by Tommy Douglas between October 20, 1904 and February 24, 1986. He/she was a famous Clergyman from Canada. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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