Most police work boils down to minimizing the impact on society of stupidity; of the remainder, the overwhelming majority is about malice and deliber… - Charles Stross

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Most police work boils down to minimizing the impact on society of stupidity; of the remainder, the overwhelming majority is about malice and deliberate evil, but it’s still almost all stupid.

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About Charles Stross

Charles David George "Charlie" Stross (born 18 October 1964 in Leeds) is a writer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. His works range from science fiction and Lovecraftian horror to fantasy.

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Birth Name: Charles David George Stross
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