Some people insist that "mediocre” is better than "best.” They delight in clipping wings because they themselves can't fly. They despise brains because they have none. Pfah! (Robert A. Heinlein)

Some people insist that "mediocre” is better than "best.” They delight in clipping wings because they themselves can't fly. They despise brains because they have none. Pfah!

Robert A. Heinlein

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