Communist pear?

"If you want to know the taste of a pear, you must change the pear by eating it yourself. If you want to know the theory and methods of revolution, you must take part in revolution. All genuine knowledge originates in direct experience."
Mao Tse-Tung

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I've successfully managed to procrastinate for another entire day. A couple of unscheduled visitors, another cup of coffee, a piece of toast to go with it, lunchtime, what's an octonaut foray, afternoon tea time, a quick dog walk... hoover under the kitchen table, email friends, engaging with self-portraits, exploring the benefits of skiing versus langlaufing...

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