To do just the opposite is also a form of imitation. - Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

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To do just the opposite is also a form of imitation.

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About Georg Christoph Lichtenberg

Georg Christoph Lichtenberg (1 July 1742 – 24 February 1799) was a German scientist, satirist, and philosopher.

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Alternative Names: Conrad Photorin
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