Philosophers gathered from far and near To sit at his feet and hear an… — The Devil's Dictionary
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Philosophers gathered from far and near To sit at his feet and hear and hear, Though he never was heard To utter a word But "_Abracadabra, abracadab_, _Abracada, abracad_, _Abraca, abrac, abra, ab!_" 'Twas all he had, 'Twas all they wanted to hear, and each Made copious notes of the mystical speech, Which they published next-- A trickle of text In a meadow of commentary. Mighty big books were these, In number, as leaves of trees; In learning, remarkable--very!
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