Generation Smart

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    Man is distinguished, not only by his reason; but also by this singular passion from other animals ... which is a lust of the mind, that by a perseverance of delight in the continual and indefatigable generation of knowledge, exceeds the short vehemence of any carnal pleasure.
    Thomas Hobbes (1588–1679)

    Agnes: A half-smart guy, that’s what I always draw. Never once a man who’s smart all the way around the course. Never once.
    Philip Marlowe: I hurt you much, sugar?
    Agnes: You and every other man I’ve ever met.
    William Faulkner (1897–1962)