“There is part of us that seems to be little better than an immature child, howling with misery and defeat when confronted by problems it regards as 'unfair.' This part of us is dangerous because we fail to recognize it as a separate entity, and may be unaware of its existence until it has betrayed us into some act of stupidity.”
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Colin Wilson, a British writer born on June 26, 1931, and died on December 5, 2013. His works spanned across various disciplines including philosophy, psychology, criminology, and literary criticism. He is known for his unique perspective and in-depth analysis. more
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“While sane men cannot make madmen sane, Madmen can make sane men mad.”
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