• The Enlightenment view of mankind is a complete myth. It leads us into thinking we're sane and rational creatures most of the time, and we're not.

  J. G. Ballard
  British author 1930-2009
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Subjects in these quotes:

1. enlightenment
2. creatures
3. thinking
4. rational

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The Enlightenment view of mankind is a complete myth. It leads us into thinking we're sane and rational creatures most of the time, and we're not. by : J. G. Ballard

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