"Michael Praytor", The Sound of the Life of the Mind (2012).
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Who knows why some satellites come by and by while others disappear into the sky.
— Ben Folds
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Who knows why some satellites come by and by while others disappear into the sky." in the context of ""Michael Praytor", The Sound of the Life of the Mind (2012)." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Ben Folds" (Song lyrics, With Ben Folds Five)
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About Ben Folds
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. He is widely acclaimed for his prowess as a pianist, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.
About Ben Folds
Benjamin Scott "Ben" Folds (born September 12, 1966) is an American singer-songwriter and the former frontman of the musical group Ben Folds Five. He is widely acclaimed for his prowess as a pianist, songwriter, performer, and multi-instrumentalist.
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