“I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind” – Arthur Schopenhauer
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"I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind" – Arthur Schopenhauer
"I am often surprised by the cleverness, and now and again by the stupidity of my dog; and I have similar experiences with mankind" – Arthur Schopenhauer
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