Chapter 2 (p. 37)
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Recall the instructor at the Academy: “What is Man, young aspirants? Man is an animal that trades…”
— Avram Davidson
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Recall the instructor at the Academy: “What is Man, young aspirants? Man is an animal that trades…”" in the context of "Chapter 2 (p. 37)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Avram Davidson" (Quotes, Rork! (1965): All page numbers are from the mass market paperback edition published by Manor Books (catalogue number 15227) in 1977. )
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About Avram Davidson
Avram Davidson (April 23, 1923 – May 8, 1993) was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction.
About Avram Davidson
Avram Davidson (April 23, 1923 – May 8, 1993) was an American writer of fantasy fiction, science fiction, and crime fiction.
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