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"Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever first came up with the idea is a genius: free public r..." — Tom Hodgkinson

Truly, the bench is a boon to idlers. Whoever first came up with the idea is a genius: free public resting places where you can take time out from the bustle and brouhaha of the city, and simply sit and watch and reflect.
Tom Hodgkinson
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