“The bird that would soar above the plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings.”
Source: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
“The bird that would soar above the level plain of tradition and prejudice must have strong wings.”
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Kate Chopin
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The Awakening
Source: The Awakening
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