Douglas AdamsThe Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss.
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The Guide says there is an art to flying", said Ford, "or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. -Henry Ford To miss is to miss the mark. To be able to miss without hurting even when you are thrown hard at the ground is the art of flying.
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