p. 239; this may be derived from a similar observation by Harlan Ellison which is sometimes misattributed to Zappa: "The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity."
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Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.
— Frank Zappa
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe." in the context of "p. 239; this may be derived from a similar observation by Harlan Ellison which is sometimes misattributed to Zappa: "The two most common elements in the universe are hydrogen and stupidity."" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Frank Zappa" (Quotes, The Real Frank Zappa Book (1989): Co-written with Peter Occhiogrosso )
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About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
About Frank Zappa
Frank Vincent Zappa (21 December 1940 – 4 December 1993) was an American musician, composer and satirist.
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