Nature Quote by Neal Stephenson

“The curt maneuver forced hearty laughter from all of the fathers in the ballroom, who were delighted by the illusion of danger and the impotence of Nature.” quote by Neal Stephenson — Download Open image

““The curt maneuver forced hearty laughter from all of the fathers in the ballroom, who were delighted by the illusion of danger and the impotence of Nature.””

Neal Stephenson

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