"Reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

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Insight & Reflection

Words carry weight, and Steve Alten's insight into wisdom is no exception. It serves as a gentle reminder that amidst the chaos of modern life, timeless wisdom still holds the power to guide our decisions and clarify our values.

About Steve Alten

Steven Robert Alten is an American science-fiction author. He is best known for his Meg series of novels set around the fictitious survival of the megalodon, a giant, prehistoric shark.

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