A clever child brought up with a foolish one can itself become foolish. Man is so perfectible and … - Georg C. Lichtenberg

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The costume that I wear on the show is a little snug and doesn't leave a whole lot to the imagination. I don't have a problem with it because of the way this character's been written.

Georg C. Lichtenberg

A clever child brought up with a foolish one can itself become foolish. Man is so perfectible and corruptible he can become a fool through good sense.

Become, Children, Clever, Corruptible, Fool, Men

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