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Old 12-10-2012, 07:26 AM   #28
Trilby
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That (what Twain wrote) is also the feelings of a lot of Muslims.

"We are NOT afraid to die; we embrace death!" so- that's a prayer the Muslim extremist would say. Actually, all extremists could say it - and be PROUD to say it.

Twain was heartily against war. and Twain was a really smart guy. He knew from war.
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In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic.

"Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her.
—James Barrie


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