The difference between stupid and intelligent people – and this is true whether or not they are well-educated – is that intelligent people can handle subtlety. (Neal Stephenson)

The difference between stupid and intelligent people – and this is true whether or not they are well-educated – is that intelligent people can handle subtlety.

Neal Stephenson

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