“As crowds increase we build our forts of inattention, and the more we talk the easier it is to mean little and listen not at all.”
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The Colby essays ...
This book is a compilation of essays that delve into a range of topics, reflecting the intellectual pursuits and insights of the author who has a connection to Colby College. more
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