"In essence, God forbade [...] men to enjoy science, which is something than which nothing can be dearer to them. In fact, even imbeciles understand that distinguishing good from bad is the proper function of science. Therefore the serpent was rather the benefactor, than the enemy of the human race. And God could therefore be called jealous. (Flavius Claudius Julianus)"
January 1, 1970
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