The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny. — Edward Abbey
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny. — Edward Abbey
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny. — Edward Abbey
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny. — Edward Abbey
The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny. — Edward Abbey
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The distrust of wit is the beginning of tyranny.

— Edward Abbey
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