What's to explain? I've scant use for those types whose chief interest is their grubby little personal neuroses. Not in a universe as rich as this. (Poul Anderson)

What's to explain? I've scant use for those types whose chief interest is their grubby little personal neuroses. Not in a universe as rich as this.

Poul Anderson

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