Curmudgeonly & Skeptical

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"Do not consider it proof just because it is written in books, for a liar who will deceive with his tongue will not hesitate to do the same with his pen. They are utter fools who accept a thing as convincing proof simply because it is in writing."  - Maimonides (1135-1204) Spanish Jewish philosopher

"The Church says the Earth is flat, but I know that it is round. For I have seen the shadow on the Moon, and I have more faith in a shadow than in the Church."  - Ferdinand Magellan (1480-1521) Portuguese explorer