I see what Gene is driving at. To dream of changing the whole universe in accordance with a set of local preconceptions!... Oh, it's ridiculous!” "A missionary,” Gene repeated with a solemn nod. "By definition: a person who does without intending it more harm than good. (John Brunner)

I see what Gene is driving at. To dream of changing the whole universe in accordance with a set of local preconceptions!... Oh, it's ridiculous!” "A missionary,” Gene repeated with a solemn nod. "By definition: a person who does without intending it more harm than good.

John Brunner

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