The universe is deterministic all right, just like Newton said, I mean…

Tom Stoppard
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The universe is deterministic all right, just like Newton said, I mean it's trying to be, but the only thing going wrong is people fancying people who aren't supposed to be in that part of the plan. ✨ Tom Stoppard (2013). Arcadia, p.94, Faber & Faber
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The universe is deterministic all right, just like Newton said, I mean it's trying to be, but the only thing going wrong is people fancying people who aren't supposed to be in that part of the plan. ✨ Tom Stoppard (2013). Arcadia, p.94, Faber & Faber

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