“Clever people seem not to feel the natural pleasure of bewilderment, and are always answering questions when the chief relish of a life is to go on asking them.”
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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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