....to abuse the intellect for reasons of pride, vanity, or escape from responsibility, is the fruit of that same tree. (Walter M. Miller, Jr.)

....to abuse the intellect for reasons of pride, vanity, or escape from responsibility, is the fruit of that same tree.

Walter M. Miller, Jr.

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