Creatures whose mainspring is curiosity will enjoy the accumulating of facts, far more than the pausing at times to reflect on those facts.
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Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- This Simian World, Chapter IX; Read title and extended Chapter IX passage, including preceding discussion of accumulating books and following distinction between intelligence and wisdom. Satirical commentary on human habits, not a claim that collecting facts alone is wisdom. Public-domain original E
- This Simian World, Chapter IX
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