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“I stopped one step down. What did you just say, brain? Nothing, said my brain, slowly eating an imaginary sandwich.”

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Book:Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

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“Gabi, I was noticing, was a very forgiving person. I’ve noticed that sometimes smart people aren’t. They’re more interested in being right, being on top, and they think that means crushing the competition with their huge brains. But Gabi didn’t need to put others down to raise herself up.”

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