Brain Quote by Diane Ackerman

“Mystery causes a mental itch, which the brain tries to soothe with the balm of reasonable talk.” quote by Diane Ackerman — Download Open image

“Mystery causes a mental itch, which the brain tries to soothe with the balm of reasonable talk.”

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