So it was that on the twenty-ninth day of February, at the beginning of the thaw, this singular person fell out of infinity into Iping Village.

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"Democracy’s ceremonial, its feast, its great function, is the election."

- H.G. Wells

Belief

"If you fell down yesterday, stand up today."

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"If you are in difficulties with a book, try the element of surprise: attack it at an hour when it isn’t expecting it."

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Creativity

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"We should strive to welcome change and challenges, because they are what help us grow. Without them we grow weak like the Eloi in comfort and security. We need to constantly be challenging ourselves in order to strengthen our character and increase our intelligence."

- H.G. Wells

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