Sour grapes Quote by Gregory Benford Download Open image ““Sour grapes, the champagne of the intelligentsia.”” — Gregory Benford ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.4 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Sour grapes
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“Right. Isn’t that how science works?” Redwing grinned. “If you don’t understand, do an experiment.” — Gregory Benford Copy Share Image
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