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human

noun

Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.

Some powers diuine, or els infernall, mixt / Their angry ſeedes at his conception: / For he was neuer ſprong of humaine race, / Since with the ſpirit of his fearefull pride, / He dares so doubtleſly reſolue of rule.

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Of course there is no formula for success except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.

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