A Quote by Oliver Sacks
A profound intriguing and compelling guide to the intricacies of the human brain.
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First strip off all her equipage of Pride,
Deduct what is but Vanity or Dress,
Or Learning's Luxury or idleness,
Or tricks, to show the stretch of the human brain
Mere curious pleasure or ingenious pain.
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