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We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her
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"We talk of our mastery of nature, which sounds very grand; but the fact is we respectfully adapt ourselves, first, to her ways"

- Clarence Day

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Clarence Day between November 18, 1874 and December 28, 1935. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 13 other quotes.

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