There are intellects that shine and there are those that sparkle. The former illuminate matters, the latter obscure them. (Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach)

There are intellects that shine and there are those that sparkle. The former illuminate matters, the latter obscure them.

Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach

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