The true dawn of adulthood, of intellectual maturity, if yo… - Gene Wolfe

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The true dawn of adulthood, of intellectual maturity, if you like, is the realization that adults are all fools.

Gene Wolfe

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Gene Rodman Wolfe (May 7, 1931 – April 14, 2019) was an American science fiction and fantasy writer. He is noted for his dense, allusive prose as well as the strong influence of his Catholic faith. He has won many awards in the field, and is hailed by prominent critics and writers as one of the best and most important then-living science fiction authors.

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The true dawn of adulthood, of intellectual maturity, if you like, is the realization that adults are all fools. - Gene Wolfe

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