Beyond Surface Ripples

People resent being shown that they don't approach the complexities of the problem — they don't know what exists beyond the surface ripples.

Charlie Gordon Flowers for Algernon (1966) by Daniel Keyes

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Context: Charlie reflects on how professors and colleagues react negatively when their limitations are exposed.

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Source: Progress Report 13

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