Ants Quote by Douglas Hofstadter

“If a mosquito has a soul, it is mostly evil. So I don't have too many qualms about putting a mosquito out of its misery. I'm a little more respectful of ants.” quote by Douglas Hofstadter — Download Open image

“If a mosquito has a soul, it is mostly evil. So I don't have too many qualms about putting a mosquito out of its misery. I'm a little more respectful of ants.”

Douglas Hofstadter

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