Hence for applied, though not for pure Geometry, one rigid body at least seems essential.
— from An essay on the foundations of geometry by Bertrand Russell
“She is stiff and conventional, and it has never even occurred to her that anyone can disagree with her views, and still have a glimmering of right, but, at least, she is sincere.
— from The Lady of the Basement Flat by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
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