Cimourdain knew everything and nothing. He knew everything about science, and nothing at all about life. Hence his inflexibility. (Victor Hugo)

Cimourdain knew everything and nothing. He knew everything about science, and nothing at all about life. Hence his inflexibility.

Victor Hugo

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