We have a renowned entomologist [1] here in South Africa too and I think that he has learnt too much from his insect friends. In fact, I think he models his behaviour according to insects of the blood sucking kind. I also think that he has learnt a lot from ants (ants carry things away)... He is an intelligent fellow, though, and his less philosophical contributions are useful.

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