"Civilization is an enormous device for economizing on knowledge."

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“Understanding the limitations of human beings is the beginning of wisdom.”

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“The fact that so many successful politicians are such shameless liars is not only a reflection on them, it is also a reflection on us. When the people want the impossible, only liars can satisfy.”

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