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“It is an obvious truth, that no constitution can defend itself: it must be defended by the wisdom and fortitude of men.”
― Edmund Burke, The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 06

“I'm an explorer, -thought Coraline to herself.- And I need all the ways out of here that I can get. So I shall keep walking.”
― Neil Gaiman, Coraline

“How to Leave the Planet

1. Phone NASA. Their phone number is (713) 483-3111. Explain that it’s very important that you get away as soon as possible.
2. If they do not cooperate, phone any friend you may have in the White House—(202) 456-1414—to have a word on your behalf with the guys at NASA.
3. If you don’t have any friends in the White House, phone the Kremlin (ask the overseas operator for 0107-095-295-9051). They don’t have any friends there either (at least, none to speak of), but they do seem to have a little influence, so you may as well try.
4. If that also fails, phone the Pope for guidance. His telephone number is 011-39-6-6982, and I gather his switchboard is infallible.
5. If all these attempts fail, flag down a passing flying saucer and explain that it’s vitally important that you get away before your phone bill arrives.”
― Douglas Adams

“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.”
― David Mitchell, Cloud Atlas