As we hold in derision now the discovery of the philosopher… - Joel Benton

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As we hold in derision now the discovery of the philosopher's stone and perpetual motion, so future generations will look upon this fetich of our time, and not without unspeakable amazement.

Joel Benton

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(May 29, 1832 – September 15, 1911) was an American writer, poet and lecturer.

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