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The difference between perseverance and obstinacy is that one often comes from a strong will and the other comes from a strong won't.
father
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Methinks that you're trying to tell me something. It's not a reflection of my pristine character now is it? It's not a reflection on the latest crisis/chaos in my lovely little household, is it? Nah. It must be the latest in a long line of cryptograms that you've solved. Still, it bears reflection in a solemn, contemplative manner as I ponder the current situation.
Well, Father, this works a bit better, don't you think? Now, if you can hit the right button that makes the little doodad work so that you can read this in that handy little reader, all's well.