Some people think only intellect counts knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantageand seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy. (Dean Koontz)

Some people think only intellect counts knowing how to solve problems, knowing how to get by, knowing how to identify an advantageand seize it. But the functions of intellect are insufficient without courage, love, friendship, compassion and empathy.

Dean Koontz

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