The human mind prefers to be spoon-fed with the thoughts of others, bu…

Agatha Christie
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The human mind prefers to be spoon-fed with the thoughts of others, but deprived of such nourishment it will, reluctantly, begin to think for itself - and such thinking, remember, is original thinking and may have valuable results. ✨ AGATHA CHRISTIE (1980). MISS MARPLE MEETS MURDER
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