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“Of course a certain number of scientists have to go mad, just to keep the tradition alive.” quote by Matt Ruff — Download Open image

“Of course a certain number of scientists have to go mad, just to keep the tradition alive.”

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“Loosely translated Der schlechte Affe hasst seinen eigenen Geruch means that people are most deeply offended by moral failings that mirror their own.”

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“I’m saying people can be real creative when it comes to ducking responsibility.”

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