The Greek word for environment is perivallo -- to hit from all s… — “The Reversal of the Overheated Image,” Playboy, Dec. 1968, p. 131. | The MMM

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The Greek word for environment is perivallo -- to hit from all sides at once.

“The Reversal of the Overheated Image,” Playboy, Dec. 1968, p. 131.

Quote #2083

Year: 1968

Chapter: Environment

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