Mankind had come so far in some ways, and in others remained up in the trees, chittering and throwing rocks at each other. If only the trees weren't so close together. If only the rocks were smaller. (Larry Niven)

Mankind had come so far in some ways, and in others remained up in the trees, chittering and throwing rocks at each other. If only the trees weren't so close together. If only the rocks were smaller.

Larry Niven

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